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Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn

Also known as: Mynydd Carn-y-cefn

Free admission

Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn — Named summit at 550 m.

Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn, mountains & hills in South Wales

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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
Ebbw Vale Town · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Mynydd Carn-y-cefn. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 550 m.". Coordinates: 51.7691°, -3.1794°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Mynydd Carn-y-cefn (grid reference SO1808) is the name given to the broad ridge of high ground between the Ebbw Vale and the valley of the Ebbw Fach in the Valleys region of South Wales. It lies within the county borough of Blaenau Gwent, formerly Monmouthshire. The broad-topped ridge runs NNW-SSE and achieves a summit height of 550 metres (1,800 ft) at a point crowned by a trig point at OS grid ref SO 187084 between Ebbw Vale and Blaina. It is a Marilyn with a prominence of 176 metres.

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Background

Visiting

A minor public road runs along the western edge of the plateau. Most of the ridge has been mapped as open country under the CRoW Act thus giving a right of access to walkers. There are a number of public footpaths and other public rights of way across and along the ridge.

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Coordinates
51.7691, -3.1794
Parish
Nantyglo and Blaina
Postcode
NP13 3DJ
Parliamentary constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Nearest railway station
Ebbw Vale Town1.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn?
Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP13 3DJ), in the parish of Nantyglo and Blaina.
Is Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn free to visit?
Yes, Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn is free to enter.
How do I get to Mynydd Carn-Y-Cefn?
The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP13 3DJ.