Mountains & hills · South Wales
Pentre-waun
In or near Caerleon.
Pentre-waun — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pentre-waun is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pentre-waun is a mountain located in the parish of Llanbadoc, South Wales, with the postcode NP15. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and the Severn Estuary. These designations highlight the area's ecological significance, attracting interest from nature enthusiasts and conservationists. The mountain offers a natural landscape typical of the region, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6930, -2.9512
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanbadoc
- Postcode
- NP15 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613458 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentre-waun?
- Pentre-waun is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1PT), in the parish of Llanbadoc.
- What is Pentre-waun?
- Pentre-waun — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Pentre-waun?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1PT.
- Is Pentre-waun a protected site?
- Yes — Pentre-waun is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pentre-waun?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1PT.