Mountains & hills · South Wales
Skirrid Fawr
In or near Grosmont.
Skirrid Fawr — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Skirrid Fawr 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skirrid Fawr is a prominent mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Llantilio Pertholey. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly concerning the River Wye. The mountain offers various walking routes, attracting those interested in outdoor activities and natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain with scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8500, -2.9667
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llantilio Pertholey
- Postcode
- NP7 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637694 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St David's Church, Llanddewi Skirrid
Historic churches · 0.6 km
The Walnut Tree
Restaurants · 0.8 km
Ysgyryd (Skirrid) Fawr
Vineyards · 1.1 km
Skirrid Fawr
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Ysgyryd Fawr
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Ruins of chapel
Chapels · 1.1 km
Tredilion Fruit Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.2 km
Trebencyn Park
Manor houses · 2.2 km
Seven Hills Glamping
Campsites · 2.3 km
Blossom Touring Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Wernddu Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Nearby
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St David's Church, Llanddewi Skirrid
St David's Church, Llanddewi Skirrid — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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Ysgyryd (Skirrid) Fawr
Ysgyryd (Skirrid) Fawr — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Places to stay
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Blossom Touring Caravan Park
Blossom Touring Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Wernddu Caravan Park
Wernddu Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Church Cottage Caravan Park
Church Cottage Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Pen-y-dre Caravan & Camp Site
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The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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Skirrid Mountain Inn
Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirrid Fawr?
- Skirrid Fawr is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 8AW), in the parish of Llantilio Pertholey.
- What is Skirrid Fawr?
- Skirrid Fawr — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Skirrid Fawr?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 8AW.
- Is Skirrid Fawr a protected site?
- Yes — Skirrid Fawr is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Skirrid Fawr?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 8AW.