Mountains & hills · South Wales
The Held
The Held — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 270 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
The Held is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 270 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
The Held is a mountain located in the Brecon parish of South Wales, postcode LD3. It is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, appealing to those interested in exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a range of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9316, -3.4016
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Brecon
- Postcode
- LD3 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- osm: n11603556114 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Beili Helyg Motte
Literary houses · 0.5 km
Cefn-Cantref
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Theatr Brycheiniog
Open-air theatres · 1.6 km
Theatr Brycheiniog
Theatres · 1.6 km
Ffrwdgrech Falls
Waterfalls · 1.7 km
Former Canal Weights & Measures Office at Canal Basin
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Niloc Semaj
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Gasworks Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Canal Bridge at S end of Gasworks Lane
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Shop, including former Theatre to rear
Theatres · 1.8 km
The Gremlin Hotel
Hotels · 1.8 km
Brecon Museum
Museums · 1.8 km
Nearby
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Beili Helyg Motte
Beili Helyg Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Cefn-Cantref
Cefn-Cantref — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 290 m.
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Theatr Brycheiniog
Theatr Brycheiniog — a open-air theatre in wales south.
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Theatr Brycheiniog
Theatr Brycheiniog is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Former Canal Weights & Measures Office at Canal Basin
Former Canal Weights & Measures Office at Canal Basin — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Held
Places to stay
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The Gremlin Hotel
The Gremlin Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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The Wellington Hotel
The Wellington Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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Markets Tavern Hotel
Markets Tavern Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · Mid Wales
Priory Mill Farm
Priory Mill Farm — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Brecon Beacons Caravan Club Site
Brecon Beacons Caravan Club Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pentwyn Farm Camp Site
Pentwyn Farm Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Held?
- The Held is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8AQ), in the parish of Brecon.
- What is The Held?
- The Held — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 270 m.
- How do I get to The Held?
- Drivers can use postcode LD3 8AQ.
- How do I get to The Held?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8AQ. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.