Mountains & hills · South Wales
Ysgyryd Fawr
In or near Grosmont.
Ysgyryd Fawr — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Gareth James — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 5.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ysgyryd Fawr 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ysgyryd Fawr is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Crucorney. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly related to the River Wye. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. The area is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8591, -2.9726
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Crucorney
- Postcode
- NP7 8EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607426 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ysgyryd Fawr?
- Ysgyryd Fawr is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 8EN), in the parish of Crucorney.
- What is Ysgyryd Fawr?
- Ysgyryd Fawr — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Ysgyryd Fawr?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 8EN.
- Is Ysgyryd Fawr a protected site?
- Yes — Ysgyryd Fawr is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ysgyryd Fawr?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 8EN.