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Mynydd Y Lan

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Mynydd Y Lan — Named summit at 381 m.

Mynydd Y Lan, 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
Crosskeys · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mynydd Y Lan is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 381 m.". Coordinates: 51.6246°, -3.1450°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Mynydd y Lan is a 381-metre-high flat-topped hill in Caerphilly county borough in South Wales. It falls largely within the community of Ynysddu but its northern and eastern margins are within Crosskeys community. Its largely wooded southern and eastern flanks rise steeply from the Sirhowy and Ebbw valleys respectively. A wireless transmission station is situated at the northern end of the summit plateau. The name "Mynydd y Lan" literally means "mountain of the church", referring to the parish church of St Tudor, which stands on the plateau. The church site has been in use since the 5th century, with an early British structure replaced by a Norman church in the 11th century.

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Background

Visiting

The larger part of the hill including its flanking woodlands is mapped as open access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and thereby open to access on foot by the public. In addition a handful of public footpaths run through the woodlands providing additional access. One is followed by the Ebbw Valley Walk, another by the Raven Walk.

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Coordinates
51.6246, -3.1450
District
Caerphilly
Parish
Ynysddu
Postcode
NP11 7QG
Parliamentary constituency
Caerphilly
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mynydd Y Lan?
Mynydd Y Lan is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 7QG), in the parish of Ynysddu.
Is Mynydd Y Lan free to visit?
Yes, Mynydd Y Lan is free to enter.
How do I get to Mynydd Y Lan?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 7QG.