Mountains & hills · South Wales
Wyegate Hill
In or near St Briavels.
Wyegate Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 210 m.
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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
- Perrygrove · 4.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Wyegate Hill is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 210 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: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bigsweir Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wyegate Hill is a prominent mountain located in South Wales, within Gloucestershire's St. Briavels parish. It is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and Bigsweir Woods. The area is notable for its diverse ecosystems and scenic landscapes, attracting those interested in outdoor activities and nature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7523, -2.6538
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- St. Briavels
- Postcode
- GL15 6QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n347413554 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyegate Hill?
- Wyegate Hill is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6QQ), in the parish of St. Briavels.
- What is Wyegate Hill?
- Wyegate Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 210 m.
- How do I get to Wyegate Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6QQ.
- Is Wyegate Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Wyegate Hill is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Bigsweir Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wyegate Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6QQ.