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Craig-y-Master

Hill, Mountain in Monmouthshire

Wales

Craig-y-Master

B4235 near Beaufort Bungalow
B4235 near Beaufort Bungalow Credit: Colin Pyle

Craig-y-Master is a prominent hill located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is part of the Black Mountains range and is known for its stunning views and rugged terrain. The hill rises to an elevation of 486 meters (1,594 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The name "Craig-y-Master" translates to "Rock of the Hill" in Welsh, which is fitting given the rocky outcrops and craggy cliffs that can be found throughout the area. The hill is covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and small shrubs, creating a beautiful and diverse landscape.

Visitors to Craig-y-Master can enjoy a challenging hike to the summit, where they will be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby towns of Abergavenny and Crickhowell. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as sheep and ponies grazing on the slopes.

Overall, Craig-y-Master is a picturesque and rugged hill that offers a taste of the natural beauty and tranquility of the Welsh countryside.

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Craig-y-Master Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.667664/-2.8457688 or Grid Reference ST4196. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B4235 near Beaufort Bungalow
B4235 near Beaufort Bungalow
B4235 on bend at site of Great Wood, now felled
B4235 on bend at site of Great Wood, now felled
View to Trevella Big Wood View to Trevella Big Wood on Golden Hill, south of the village of Llangwm
View to Trevella Big Wood
View to Trevella Big Wood on Golden Hill, south of the village of Llangwm
Farmland above Nant-y-March Farmland in the valley of Nant y March to the south of Llangwm.
Farmland above Nant-y-March
Farmland in the valley of Nant y March to the south of Llangwm.
Road through Darren Wood The road descends towards the Usk valley from the Wentwood summit.
Road through Darren Wood
The road descends towards the Usk valley from the Wentwood summit.
Pencaemawr Methodist Chapel Tiny chapel is still in use although it would seem to be a very isolated scattered parish at the top of the Wentwood Hills. The windows have been replaced since <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/118620">ST4195 : Chapel</a>, the First Geograph for the square, was taken in 2006.
Pencaemawr Methodist Chapel
Tiny chapel is still in use although it would seem to be a very isolated scattered parish at the top of the Wentwood Hills. The windows have been replaced since ST4195 : Chapel, the First Geograph for the square, was taken in 2006.
Country lane opposite Shepherd's Cottage Same view as that taken in October 2012 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3192271">ST4196 : Road opposite Shepherds Cottage</a>. Wentwood Forest in the distance.
Country lane opposite Shepherd's Cottage
Same view as that taken in October 2012 ST4196 : Road opposite Shepherds Cottage. Wentwood Forest in the distance.
Pasture near Buckwell Buckwell Farm in the distance.
Pasture near Buckwell
Buckwell Farm in the distance.
Old Road at White Horse Farm Looking south-west towards Pen-y-cae-mawr.
Old Road at White Horse Farm
Looking south-west towards Pen-y-cae-mawr.
Field of recently-cut haylage The Wentwood Forest in the distance.
Field of recently-cut haylage
The Wentwood Forest in the distance.
Golden Hill Farm entrance On mapping this is given as a route with public access. The sign on the gate would indicate otherwise.
Golden Hill Farm entrance
On mapping this is given as a route with public access. The sign on the gate would indicate otherwise.
Small field at Golden Hill A triangular patch of land by the gate shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5898322">ST4297 : Golden Hill Farm entrance</a>.
Small field at Golden Hill
A triangular patch of land by the gate shown in ST4297 : Golden Hill Farm entrance.
Chapel
Chapel
Ysguborwen Looking NorthWest
Ysguborwen
Looking NorthWest
Barn at Arch Farm
Barn at Arch Farm
Track to Tump Farm Added description December 2014. This is one of my early Geograph contributions, it needs straightening.
Track to Tump Farm
Added description December 2014. This is one of my early Geograph contributions, it needs straightening.
Converting the barn at Pen-yr-heol
Converting the barn at Pen-yr-heol
Shepherds Cottage A property on the Golden Hill plateau in South Monmouthshire.
Shepherds Cottage
A property on the Golden Hill plateau in South Monmouthshire.
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Craig-y-Master is located at Grid Ref: ST4196 (Lat: 51.667664, Lng: -2.8457688)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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