Viewpoints · South Wales
Kymin Tower
Kymin Tower is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kymin Tower is a named viewpoint in South Wales, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area NP25.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kymin Tower is a viewpoint located in Monmouth, South Wales (postcode NP25). It is situated within the River Wye Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, highlighting the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8092, -2.6866
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: n823564118 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kymin Tower?
- Kymin Tower is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3SF), in the parish of Monmouth.
- Is Kymin Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Kymin Tower is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kymin Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Kymin Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kymin Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3SF.