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Twyn y Fidffawydd

Hill, Mountain in Glamorgan

Wales

Twyn y Fidffawydd

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the south parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 254.724m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Twyn y Fidffawydd is a prominent hill located in Glamorgan, Wales. It is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. With an elevation of 422 meters (1,385 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers.

The hill is characterized by its distinct shape, with a gentle slope on one side and a steeper incline on the other. It is covered in a patchwork of green fields, heather, and gorse, adding to its natural beauty. From the summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas of the rolling hills, valleys, and distant mountains.

The area around Twyn y Fidffawydd is rich in history and has evidence of ancient settlements and burial sites. It is believed that the hill was once a prominent landmark for local communities and may have served as a meeting point or a place of religious significance.

Access to Twyn y Fidffawydd is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails leading to the top. The most popular route starts from the nearby village of Llanfihangel Crucorney and takes approximately two to three hours to complete. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the diverse flora and fauna, including wildflowers and various bird species.

Whether you are looking for a challenging hike, breathtaking views, or a peaceful escape into nature, Twyn y Fidffawydd is a must-visit destination in Glamorgan.

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Twyn y Fidffawydd Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.713368/-3.2774671 or Grid Reference SO1102. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the south parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 254.724m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the south parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 254.724m above mean sea level.
A layer of tarmacadam Transition from rough stone to tarmacadam on the track from Bargoed to Pontlottyn across Gelligaer Common.
A layer of tarmacadam
Transition from rough stone to tarmacadam on the track from Bargoed to Pontlottyn across Gelligaer Common.
Navigation Aid Brecon DVOR Navigation Aid. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHF_omnidirectional_range" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHF_omnidirectional_range">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for a detailed explanation.
Navigation Aid
Brecon DVOR Navigation Aid. See LinkExternal link for a detailed explanation.
Track leading to transmitter mast
Track leading to transmitter mast
Roman road across Gelligaer Common
Roman road across Gelligaer Common
Footpath sign Across Gelligaer Common. The road leads to Bedlinog.
Footpath sign
Across Gelligaer Common. The road leads to Bedlinog.
View down Blaenllwynau
View down Blaenllwynau
Track across Cefn Gelligaer
Track across Cefn Gelligaer
Turning to Bedlinog Pen Garnbugail on the horizon.
Turning to Bedlinog
Pen Garnbugail on the horizon.
Brecon DVOR (aircraft navigation beacon) Brecon DVOR is the primary beacon which marks the crossing point of the North south airlane through Wales and the primary transatlantic route from London.
Brecon DVOR (aircraft navigation beacon)
Brecon DVOR is the primary beacon which marks the crossing point of the North south airlane through Wales and the primary transatlantic route from London.
Sign on Brecon DVOR close up of the beacon as in other photo
Sign on Brecon DVOR
close up of the beacon as in other photo
Cwm Darren Park, Deri A country park built on the site of Ogilvie Colliery and its spoil tips <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.minersadvice.co.uk/wales_ogilvie.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.minersadvice.co.uk/wales_ogilvie.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Ogilvie Colliery was the largest of the collieries in the Darran Valley and at its peak employed up to 1,500 men and boys. The first coal was raised in 1923 and the colliery closed in 1975. The colliery was the location for a 1973 episode of Dr Who, The Green Death, with Jon Pertwee.
Cwm Darren Park, Deri
A country park built on the site of Ogilvie Colliery and its spoil tips LinkExternal link . Ogilvie Colliery was the largest of the collieries in the Darran Valley and at its peak employed up to 1,500 men and boys. The first coal was raised in 1923 and the colliery closed in 1975. The colliery was the location for a 1973 episode of Dr Who, The Green Death, with Jon Pertwee.
Ysgwyddgwyn Presbyterian Church, Deri
Ysgwyddgwyn Presbyterian Church, Deri
Cwm Darren Park Lake at lower end of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/534268">SO1103 : Cwm Darren Park, Deri</a>.
Cwm Darren Park
Lake at lower end of SO1103 : Cwm Darren Park, Deri.
Route finding in SO 1000 This is near the junction of a number of paths. This view looks west and the path contours round this hill with a steep drop always to the right. The picture also celebrates the first 1000 days of Geograph by featuring an Inukshuk, the nickname of Gary Rogers the site's founder. Inukshuk is Inuit meaning "friend and guide" and consists of small stones, built in the shape of a man, placed at junctions to indicate the way. The weather was appropriately Arctic as well.
Route finding in SO 1000
This is near the junction of a number of paths. This view looks west and the path contours round this hill with a steep drop always to the right. The picture also celebrates the first 1000 days of Geograph by featuring an Inukshuk, the nickname of Gary Rogers the site's founder. Inukshuk is Inuit meaning "friend and guide" and consists of small stones, built in the shape of a man, placed at junctions to indicate the way. The weather was appropriately Arctic as well.
Route finding in SO 1000 This is a close up of Inukshuk, an ice or stone figure used by Inuit to guide the way. This does not normally belong here, although it is appropriate for a footpath junction. I placed it as part of the celebration of 1000 days of Geograph. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/624613">SO1000 : Route finding in SO 1000</a>
Route finding in SO 1000
This is a close up of Inukshuk, an ice or stone figure used by Inuit to guide the way. This does not normally belong here, although it is appropriate for a footpath junction. I placed it as part of the celebration of 1000 days of Geograph. See also SO1000 : Route finding in SO 1000
Loops and links There is a whole network of walking options on this open access area of Gelligaer and Merthyr Commons. Some route suggestions have been made with these "loops and links" signs. The common stretches many miles over this small hill.
Loops and links
There is a whole network of walking options on this open access area of Gelligaer and Merthyr Commons. Some route suggestions have been made with these "loops and links" signs. The common stretches many miles over this small hill.
Didn't we do well This photo was taken in square SO 1000 on the day when Geograph was 1000 days old. The white figure is an Inukshuk, the nickname of the site's founder. It is used by Inuit to indicate routes and means "friend and guide". It seemed appropriate here, matching the symbol on the waymark, and maybe the "loops and links" is appropriate for Geograph too. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/624627">SO1000 : Loops and links</a> By the way, everything in this photo is at the angle it is meant to be!
Didn't we do well
This photo was taken in square SO 1000 on the day when Geograph was 1000 days old. The white figure is an Inukshuk, the nickname of the site's founder. It is used by Inuit to indicate routes and means "friend and guide". It seemed appropriate here, matching the symbol on the waymark, and maybe the "loops and links" is appropriate for Geograph too. See SO1000 : Loops and links By the way, everything in this photo is at the angle it is meant to be!
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Twyn y Fidffawydd is located at Grid Ref: SO1102 (Lat: 51.713368, Lng: -3.2774671)

Unitary Authority: Caerphilly

Police Authority: Gwent

What 3 Words

///ruffling.rely.forest. Near Deri, Caerphilly

Nearby Locations

Gelli-Gaer Common Twyn y Fidffawydd

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