Viewpoints · South Wales
The Giant's Cave
The Giant's Cave 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
- Chepstow · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Giant's Cave 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 Chepstow, about 2.9 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Giant's Cave is a viewpoint located in St. Arvans, South Wales (postcode NP16). It is part of several designated areas, including the River Wye SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI, and the Wye Valley AONB. These designations highlight its ecological and scenic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6633, -2.6887
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- St. Arvans
- Postcode
- NP16 6DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: n307989537 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Giant's Cave?
- The Giant's Cave is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6DN), in the parish of St. Arvans.
- Is The Giant's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — The Giant's Cave is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Giant's Cave free to visit?
- Yes, The Giant's Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Giant's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6DN.