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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

The Mount

In or near Wigmore.

The Mount β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

Road to Birtley from Birtley Cross - geograph.org.uk - 5590333

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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
Bucknell Β· 5.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Mount is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, 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 Teme SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Mount is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Walford, Letton and Newton. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in relation to the River Teme. This designation highlights the area's ecological importance, attracting interest for both natural history and conservation. Visitors can expect a natural landscape typical of the Welsh countryside, offering potential for exploration and appreciation of local flora and fauna.

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Coordinates
52.3137, -2.9225
Parish
Walford, Letton and Newton
Postcode
SY7 0DP
Parliamentary constituency
North Herefordshire
Nearest railway station
Bucknell β€” 5.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Wanderings around the Welsh-English border (219) - geograph.org.uk - 7551623πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Mid Wales

Lingen Ringwork

Lingen Ringwork β€” a castle in wales mid.

View to Harley's Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 6299513πŸ“· 4

Literary houses Β· Mid Wales

Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church

Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

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Footpath near Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 3938663πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Mid Wales

Birtley Earthworks

Birtley Earthworks β€” a castle in wales mid.

Footpath near Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 3938663πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Birtley Knoll

Birtley Knoll β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

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Old track from Letton to Pedwardine Cottages - geograph.org.uk - 5590353πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Mid Wales

Letton Mound

possible site of a castle in Walford, Letton and Newton, Herefordshire, England, UK

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Lake at Lingen Castle (Bailey) - geograph.org.uk - 6414606πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Mid Wales

Lingen Castle

Lingen Castle β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

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Where to eat & stay near The Mount

Places to stay

Crab apples - geograph.org.uk - 5632197πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· West Midlands

Midway Holiday Park

Midway Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Farmland near Shobdon - geograph.org.uk - 8202734πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· West Midlands

Pearl Lake Leisure Park

Pearl Lake Leisure Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Hopton Heath Station - geograph.org.uk - 5729245πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Ashlea Pools

Ashlea Pools β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Field in the Redlake Valley - geograph.org.uk - 7124743πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Chapel Lawn Farm Campsite

Chapel Lawn Farm Campsite β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Single track railway toward Knighton - geograph.org.uk - 7361594πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Panpwnton Farm

Panpwnton Farm β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Free↗ panpwntoncampsite.co.uk
Orleton Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7038946πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· West Midlands

Orleton Rise Holiday Home Park

Orleton Rise Holiday Home Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

Leintwardine, Sun Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5263015πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Sun Inn

Sun Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne - geograph.org.uk - 5477235πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Radnorshire Arms

Radnorshire Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— judgeslodging.org.uk
Old Milepost by the A4113, Lower Todding, Leintwardine parish - geograph.org.uk - 7616059πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Lower Todding

Lower Todding in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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The Bateman Arms - geograph.org.uk - 3794100πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Bateman Arms

Bateman Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

The Stagg Inn Titley - geograph.org.uk - 62163FlagshipπŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Stagg Inn

The Stagg Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Direction Sign - Signpost and Pillar beside the B4360 in Kingsland - geograph.org.uk - 8090013πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Corners Inn

Corners Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Breidden HillπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Breidden Hill

Breidden Hill β€” Named summit at 366 m.

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Cribin FawrπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Cribin Fawr

Cribin Fawr β€” Named summit at 659 m.

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CyfrwyπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Cyfrwy

Cyfrwy β€” Named summit at 811 m.

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Foel BenddinπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Foel Benddin

Foel Benddin β€” Named summit at 543 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mount?
The Mount is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0DP), in the parish of Walford, Letton and Newton.
What is The Mount?
The Mount β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.
How do I get to The Mount?
The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0DP.
Is The Mount a protected site?
Yes β€” The Mount is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to The Mount?
The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0DP.