Mountains & hills · South Wales
Twyn y Gaer
Twyn y Gaer — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Alan Hughes — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Twyn y Gaer 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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Place summary
Twyn y Gaer is a mountain located in the parish of Trallong, South Wales, with the postcode LD3. This geographical feature is notable for its elevation and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. It offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in exploring the natural environment of the region. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9420, -3.4710
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Trallong
- Postcode
- LD3 8ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615482 (CC BY 4.0)
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Penpont-Fach, Possible Hillfort to NW of Twyn y Gaer Hillfort
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Aberbran Fawr Campsite
Aberbran Fawr Campsite — a caravan park in wales south.
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Aberbran Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Twyn y Gaer
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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White Hart
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twyn y Gaer?
- Twyn y Gaer is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8ES), in the parish of Trallong.
- What is Twyn y Gaer?
- Twyn y Gaer — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Twyn y Gaer?
- Drivers can use postcode LD3 8ES.
- How do I get to Twyn y Gaer?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8ES. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.