Archaeological sites · South Wales
The Canyons
In or near Argoed.
The Canyons — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
M J Roscoe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Canyons is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
The Canyons is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It features significant geological formations and is known for its unique landscape shaped by natural processes. The site provides insights into the region's geological history and is of interest to both researchers and visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7053, -3.1046
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Pen Tranch
- Postcode
- NP4 6UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/486674543 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Canyons
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Canyons?
- The Canyons is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 6UJ), in the parish of Pen Tranch.
- What is The Canyons?
- The Canyons — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Canyons?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 6UJ.
- Is The Canyons a protected site?
- Yes — The Canyons is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Canyons free to visit?
- Yes, The Canyons is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Canyons?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 6UJ.