Mountains & hills · South Wales
The Gaer
In or near Newport.
The Gaer — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 90 m.
Robin Drayton — 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
- Pye Corner · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Gaer is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 90 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gaer is a mountain located in the parish of Gaer, South Wales, with the postcode NP20. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance within the Severn Estuary. The area is notable for its diverse habitats and wildlife, attracting nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities typical of mountainous regions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5761, -3.0266
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Gaer
- Postcode
- NP20 3NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Pye Corner — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: n340480263 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Tredegar Fort
Vineyards · 0.0 km
Gaer Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
St. Woolos Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Lady Rhondda
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Church of Saint Basil, Bassaleg
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km
Graig Ddifaith
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Stow Hill Motte
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Pound-wern Cottage
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Tredegar House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Llanthewy Road Baptist Church and attached Sunday School wing
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Castell Glas
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Tredegar House Museum
Museums · 1.6 km
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Tredegar Fort
Tredegar Fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Gaer Fort
Gaer Fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · South Wales
St. Woolos Cemetery
St. Woolos Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Lady Rhondda
Lady Rhondda — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Abbeys & priories · South Wales
Church of Saint Basil, Bassaleg
Church of Saint Basil, Bassaleg — church in Bassaleg, Monmouthshire.
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Places to stay
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Tredegar House
Tredegar House — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Ty Coch Camping & Caravanning
Ty Coch Camping & Caravanning — a campsite in wales south.
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The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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The Priory Hotel
The Priory Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre — a café in wales south.
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Ye Olde Murenger House
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Man of Steel
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gaer?
- The Gaer is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 3NS), in the parish of Gaer.
- What is The Gaer?
- The Gaer — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 90 m.
- How do I get to The Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Pye Corner, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 3NS.
- Is The Gaer a protected site?
- Yes — The Gaer is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Pye Corner, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 3NS.