Banc y Graig

Hill, Mountain in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Banc y Graig

Country road passing through Allt y Graig Country road passing through Allt y Graig in the Cothi valley.
Country road passing through Allt y Graig Credit: Philip Halling

Banc y Graig is a prominent hill located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Rising to an elevation of approximately 275 meters (902 feet), it forms part of the expansive Brecon Beacons National Park. The hill is situated near the small village of Llangadog, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Banc y Graig boasts a distinctive appearance with its gentle slopes and lush green vegetation covering its surface. It is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, creating a stable and solid structure. The hill is known for its rich biodiversity, supporting various plant and animal species, including heathland and woodland habitats.

The summit of Banc y Graig provides a popular vantage point for both locals and tourists alike. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills and valleys that characterize the Carmarthenshire landscape. The hill's strategic position also offers a glimpse of the distant Black Mountain range to the north.

Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Banc y Graig for its excellent walking and hiking opportunities. Several well-marked trails traverse the hill, offering different levels of difficulty for all abilities. These paths wind through the picturesque countryside, providing a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature.

Overall, Banc y Graig is a notable landmark in Carmarthenshire, offering a combination of natural beauty, stunning views, and recreational opportunities. It is a cherished destination for those seeking a peaceful escape or an exhilarating outdoor adventure.

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Banc y Graig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.089819/-3.8992123 or Grid Reference SN6945. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Country road passing through Allt y Graig Country road passing through Allt y Graig in the Cothi valley.
Country road passing through Allt y Graig
Country road passing through Allt y Graig in the Cothi valley.
Road beside Afon Cothi Country road beside Afon Cothi to the east of Cwrt-y-Cadno.
Road beside Afon Cothi
Country road beside Afon Cothi to the east of Cwrt-y-Cadno.
Road in Cothi valley Field gate beside a road in the Cothi valley.
Road in Cothi valley
Field gate beside a road in the Cothi valley.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NW parapet of the bridge over the Afon Cothi. It marks a point 195.493m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the NW parapet of the bridge over the Afon Cothi. It marks a point 195.493m above mean sea level.
Cwrt y Cadno Cyrraedd pentre bach gwledig Cwrt y Cadno. 

Entering the little rural village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. Court of the fox).
Cwrt y Cadno
Cyrraedd pentre bach gwledig Cwrt y Cadno. Entering the little rural village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. Court of the fox).
Tuat at Gwrt y Cadno / Towards Cwrt y Cadno Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad pentre bach Cwrt y Cadno.

A minor rural road heading towards the little village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. court of the fox).
Tuat at Gwrt y Cadno / Towards Cwrt y Cadno
Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad pentre bach Cwrt y Cadno. A minor rural road heading towards the little village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. court of the fox).
Llwybr ceffyl ger Pentwyn / A bridleway near Pentwyn Llwybr ceffyl ger Ffarm Pentwyn yn dringo i gyfeiriad Mynydd Mallaen.

A bridleway near Pentwyn Farm (trans. top of the hillock) ascends towards Mynydd Mallaen (trans. mountain of Llaen's plain).
Llwybr ceffyl ger Pentwyn / A bridleway near Pentwyn
Llwybr ceffyl ger Ffarm Pentwyn yn dringo i gyfeiriad Mynydd Mallaen. A bridleway near Pentwyn Farm (trans. top of the hillock) ascends towards Mynydd Mallaen (trans. mountain of Llaen's plain).
Llwybr i Gwrt y Cadno / Path to Cwrt y Cadno Llwybr ceffyl yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad pentre bach Cwrty Cadno.

A bridleway descends the hill in the direction of the little village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. court of the fox).
Llwybr i Gwrt y Cadno / Path to Cwrt y Cadno
Llwybr ceffyl yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad pentre bach Cwrty Cadno. A bridleway descends the hill in the direction of the little village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. court of the fox).
 A wide sweep The forestry on the horizon sits above the grazing land in the foreground: all is in the square.
A wide sweep
The forestry on the horizon sits above the grazing land in the foreground: all is in the square.
Llwybr Ceffyl Cwrt y Cadno bridleway Llwybr ceffyl yn arwain i lawr o Fynydd Mallaen at dreflan Cwrt y Cadno. Yn y pellter gellir gweld Capel Cwrtycadno.

A bridleway leading down from Mynydd Mallaen (trans. plains of Llain) Mountain to the hamlet of Cwrtycadno (trans. Court of the fox). Capel Cwrtycadno Chapel can be seen in the distance.
Llwybr Ceffyl Cwrt y Cadno bridleway
Llwybr ceffyl yn arwain i lawr o Fynydd Mallaen at dreflan Cwrt y Cadno. Yn y pellter gellir gweld Capel Cwrtycadno. A bridleway leading down from Mynydd Mallaen (trans. plains of Llain) Mountain to the hamlet of Cwrtycadno (trans. Court of the fox). Capel Cwrtycadno Chapel can be seen in the distance.
Hen Ysgol Cwrtycadno Old School Hen Ysgol Cwrtycadno sy wedi bod am flynyddoedd yn eiddo i Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen fel canolfan weithgareddau.

Cwrtycadno (tran. fox court) Old School has been for years the property of Rhydfelen (trans. brown ford) Comprehensive School and used as an activity centre.
Hen Ysgol Cwrtycadno Old School
Hen Ysgol Cwrtycadno sy wedi bod am flynyddoedd yn eiddo i Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen fel canolfan weithgareddau. Cwrtycadno (tran. fox court) Old School has been for years the property of Rhydfelen (trans. brown ford) Comprehensive School and used as an activity centre.
Llwybr ceffyl i Fynydd Mallaen / Bridleway to Mynydd Mallaen Llwybr ceffyl yn dringo tuag at Fynydd Mallaen.

A bridleway ascends towards Mynydd Mallaen (trans. mountain of Llaen's plain).
Llwybr ceffyl i Fynydd Mallaen / Bridleway to Mynydd Mallaen
Llwybr ceffyl yn dringo tuag at Fynydd Mallaen. A bridleway ascends towards Mynydd Mallaen (trans. mountain of Llaen's plain).
Llwybr ceffyl i Fynydd Mallaen / Bridleway to Mynydd Mallaen Llwybr ceffyl yn dringo at Fynydd Mallaen.

A bridleway ascends towards Mynydd Mallaen (trans. mountain of Llaen's plain).
Llwybr ceffyl i Fynydd Mallaen / Bridleway to Mynydd Mallaen
Llwybr ceffyl yn dringo at Fynydd Mallaen. A bridleway ascends towards Mynydd Mallaen (trans. mountain of Llaen's plain).
Heol i Gilycwm / Road to Cilycwm Heol fach o dan Graig yr Allt yn mynd i gyfeiriad pentre Cilycwm.

A minor road below Craig yr Allt (trans. crag of the wooded hill) heading towards Cilycwm village (trans. valley nook).
Heol i Gilycwm / Road to Cilycwm
Heol fach o dan Graig yr Allt yn mynd i gyfeiriad pentre Cilycwm. A minor road below Craig yr Allt (trans. crag of the wooded hill) heading towards Cilycwm village (trans. valley nook).
Heol i Gwrtycadno / Road to Cwrtycadno Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad Cwrtycadno.

A minor rural road heading towards Cwrtycadno (trans. court of the fox).
Heol i Gwrtycadno / Road to Cwrtycadno
Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad Cwrtycadno. A minor rural road heading towards Cwrtycadno (trans. court of the fox).
Heol i Gilycwm / Road to Cilycwm Heol fach wledig ger Aber Branddu yn mynd i gyfeiriad Cilcwm.

A minor rural road near Aber Branddu (trans. confluence of the black crow stream).
Heol i Gilycwm / Road to Cilycwm
Heol fach wledig ger Aber Branddu yn mynd i gyfeiriad Cilcwm. A minor rural road near Aber Branddu (trans. confluence of the black crow stream).
Heol i Gwrtycadno / Road to Cwrtycadno Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad Cwrtycadno.

A minor rural road heading towards the village of Cwrtycadno (trans. the court of the fox).
Heol i Gwrtycadno / Road to Cwrtycadno
Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad Cwrtycadno. A minor rural road heading towards the village of Cwrtycadno (trans. the court of the fox).
Heol i Gwrtycadno / Road to Cwrtycadno Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad pentre Cwrtycadno. Noder ysgubellau'r gwrachod yn y golfen.

A minor rural head heading towards the village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. the court of the fox). Note the witches broom in the tree.
Heol i Gwrtycadno / Road to Cwrtycadno
Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad pentre Cwrtycadno. Noder ysgubellau'r gwrachod yn y golfen. A minor rural head heading towards the village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. the court of the fox). Note the witches broom in the tree.
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Banc y Graig is located at Grid Ref: SN6945 (Lat: 52.089819, Lng: -3.8992123)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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