Villages · South Wales
Varteg Hill
In or near Argoed.
Varteg Hill — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 2.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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
Varteg Hill is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Abersychan. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye SSSI. The area is characterised by its natural landscapes and ecological significance, making it a point of interest for those studying local biodiversity. The postcode for Varteg Hill is NP4.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7500, -3.0667
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Abersychan
- Postcode
- NP4 7UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635012 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Dog Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Dog Stone, Mynydd Varteg
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Mynydd Farteg Fawr
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
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Garndiffaith Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Rising Sun Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Cwmavon
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Mynydd Garnclochdy
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Mine Winch
Public art & sculpture · 2.7 km
The Big Arch
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Hope Is Not Broken
Public art & sculpture · 2.8 km
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Blaenavon Evangelical Church
Chapels · 2.9 km
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Chapels · 2.9 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
The Dog Stone
The Dog Stone — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Dog Stone, Mynydd Varteg
The Dog Stone (or Pillar Stone), on Mynydd Farteg, a subsidiary top of Coity Mountain, near the village of Abersychan, Torfaen, Wales, is a memorial, dating from 1864, to "Carlo", a Red setter. It is
📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Farteg Fawr
Mynydd Farteg Fawr — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 543.1 m.
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Garndiffaith Viaduct
Garndiffaith Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Rising Sun Bridge
Rising Sun Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Varteg Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Abergavenny Hotel
Abergavenny Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Varteg Hill?
- Varteg Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 7UN), in the parish of Abersychan.
- What is Varteg Hill?
- Varteg Hill — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Varteg Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 7UN.
- Is Varteg Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Varteg Hill is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Varteg Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 7UN.