Bryn Arw

Hill, Mountain in Monmouthshire

Wales

Bryn Arw

Fro Car Park The entrance to Fro Car Park, a small parking area giving access to the eastern slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Fro Car Park Credit: Ian Capper

Bryn Arw is a prominent hill located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is part of the larger Black Mountains range and stands at an elevation of approximately 537 meters (1,762 feet) above sea level. The hill is situated near the village of Llanwenarth and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Bryn Arw is renowned for its natural beauty and attracts outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. Its terrain is characterized by rolling hills, lush greenery, and rocky outcrops, providing a diverse and picturesque landscape. The hill is covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and bracken, creating a rich and colorful tapestry throughout the seasons.

The summit of Bryn Arw can be reached via various walking trails, which vary in difficulty. The most popular route begins in the village of Llanwenarth and ascends gradually through woodlands and open fields, before reaching the summit where a trig point marks the highest point. Along the way, walkers can spot a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, and occasionally, grazing sheep.

The hill also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds scattered across its slopes. These archaeological features add a sense of mystery and intrigue to Bryn Arw, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Bryn Arw is a mountainous gem in Monmouthshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside and experience breathtaking views from its summit.

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Bryn Arw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.880389/-3.0161293 or Grid Reference SO3020. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fro Car Park The entrance to Fro Car Park, a small parking area giving access to the eastern slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Fro Car Park
The entrance to Fro Car Park, a small parking area giving access to the eastern slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Bracken Bracken covered land on the lower slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Bracken
Bracken covered land on the lower slopes of Sugar Loaf.
Road bridge over Grwyne Fawr near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire Grwyne Fawr is a tributary of the River Usk, into which it flows at  Glangrwyney in Powys.
Road bridge over Grwyne Fawr near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
Grwyne Fawr is a tributary of the River Usk, into which it flows at Glangrwyney in Powys.
Downstream along Grwyne Fawr near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire A tributary of the River Usk viewed from this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180182" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180182">Link</a> road bridge.
Downstream along Grwyne Fawr near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
A tributary of the River Usk viewed from this Link road bridge.
Upstream along Grwyne Fawr near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire A tributary of the River Usk viewed from this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180182" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180182">Link</a> road bridge.
Upstream along Grwyne Fawr near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
A tributary of the River Usk viewed from this Link road bridge.
Yellow notice on a pole near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire The notice shows "Neighbourhood Watch Area" and the Welsh equivalent.
Yellow notice on a pole near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
The notice shows "Neighbourhood Watch Area" and the Welsh equivalent.
Towards the junction of five roads near Forest Coal Pit In rural Monmouthshire. A bridge <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180182" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7180182">Link</a> over the river Grwyne Fawr is behind the camera.
Towards the junction of five roads near Forest Coal Pit
In rural Monmouthshire. A bridge Link over the river Grwyne Fawr is behind the camera.
Dead-end road ascending from crossroads near Forest Coal Pit In rural Monmouthshire.
Dead-end road ascending from crossroads near Forest Coal Pit
In rural Monmouthshire.
Blue notice and red notice at a junction near Forest Coal Pit In rural Monmouthshire. The blue notice shows "Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles" and the Welsh equivalent. The red notice shows "No Entry for M O D vehicles" and the Welsh equivalent. Ahead for Partrishow (2 miles) and Crickhowell (5).
Blue notice and red notice at a junction near Forest Coal Pit
In rural Monmouthshire. The blue notice shows "Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles" and the Welsh equivalent. The red notice shows "No Entry for M O D vehicles" and the Welsh equivalent. Ahead for Partrishow (2 miles) and Crickhowell (5).
Postbox and phonebox near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire Interestingly located - there are no houses nearby in May 2022. The phonebox has a grey undercoat with flecks of red at the base.
Postbox and phonebox near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
Interestingly located - there are no houses nearby in May 2022. The phonebox has a grey undercoat with flecks of red at the base.
Queen Elizabeth II postbox near Forest Coal Pit Located here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183905" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183905">Link</a> at the edge of a field in rural Monmouthshire.
Queen Elizabeth II postbox near Forest Coal Pit
Located here Link at the edge of a field in rural Monmouthshire.
Grey phonebox in rural Monmouthshire The box located here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183905" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183905">Link</a> is grey with dabs of red in May 2022. 
A BT notice <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183914" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183914">Link</a> inside the box shows
"We're thinking about removing this payphone".
Grey phonebox in rural Monmouthshire
The box located here Link is grey with dabs of red in May 2022. A BT notice Link inside the box shows "We're thinking about removing this payphone".
Inside a grey phonebox in rural Monmouthshire In May 2022 a BT notice in this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183912" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183912">Link</a> grey phonebox shows 
"We're thinking about removing this payphone".
Inside a grey phonebox in rural Monmouthshire
In May 2022 a BT notice in this Link grey phonebox shows "We're thinking about removing this payphone".
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir direction and distance sign 7 miles from Grwyne Fawr Reservoir <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/405147" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/405147">Link</a>
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir direction and distance sign
7 miles from Grwyne Fawr Reservoir Link
No Through Road near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire I was confused by this sign after seeing a nearby direction sign <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183924" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183924">Link</a> pointing ahead which shows 7 miles to Grwyne Fawr Reservoir.
No Through Road near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
I was confused by this sign after seeing a nearby direction sign Link pointing ahead which shows 7 miles to Grwyne Fawr Reservoir.
Nant y Bedd Garden direction sign At the edge of a five-road junction near 
Forest Coal Pit in rural Monmouthshire.
Nant y Bedd Garden direction sign
At the edge of a five-road junction near Forest Coal Pit in rural Monmouthshire.
Rear of a grey phonebox in rural Monmouthshire In May 2022 a BT notice <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183914" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7183914">Link</a> in the box shows "We're thinking about removing this payphone".
Rear of a grey phonebox in rural Monmouthshire
In May 2022 a BT notice Link in the box shows "We're thinking about removing this payphone".
7-bar field gate near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire At the entrance to a field on a slope <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7184441" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7184441">Link</a> above the river named Grwyne Fawr, a tributary of the River Usk.
7-bar field gate near Forest Coal Pit, Monmouthshire
At the entrance to a field on a slope Link above the river named Grwyne Fawr, a tributary of the River Usk.
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Bryn Arw is located at Grid Ref: SO3020 (Lat: 51.880389, Lng: -3.0161293)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

What 3 Words

///cocoons.standards.hasten. Near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

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Located within 500m of 51.880389,-3.0161293
Bryn Arw
Ele: 384
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q4980831
Wikipedia: en:Bryn Arw
Lat/Long: 51.8804684/-3.0159836
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