Twyn y Gaer

No. 1437 of 2,223 in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), No. 53 for hikes, No. 66 for views. Nature, 7.9 km from Abergavenny.

A hill summit topped by a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-31
Height
427 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Llanthony Priory Guest RoomsGrade I listed, 14 km from AbergavennyHistory and heritage
Court FarmStay, 14 km from AbergavennyCamping
Rheld Farm CLStay, 1.2 km from CrickhowellCamping
Vale of Ewyas campsiteStay, 14 km from AbergavennyCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Coach & Horsesin Abergavenny, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Hen & chickensin Abergavenny, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Il Gustoin Abergavenny, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Caffè Neroin Abergavenny, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Baker Street Cinemain Abergavenny, just outside the parkRainy day
Borough Theatrein Abergavenny, just outside the parkArt and galleries
The Melville Centrein Abergavenny, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Twyn y gaer Hill Fort7.9 km from AbergavennyHistory and heritage

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