Coed Cefn

Hill, Mountain in Monmouthshire

Wales

Coed Cefn

Narrow field near Pen-yr-Heol
Narrow field near Pen-yr-Heol Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Coed Cefn is a hill located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is situated near the town of Abergavenny and forms part of the Black Mountains range. The hill is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Coed Cefn is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with a number of walking trails and footpaths that crisscross the hillside. The terrain is relatively gentle, making it accessible to hikers of all skill levels. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and other small mammals.

At the summit of Coed Cefn, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, stretching as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Bristol Channel and the Severn Estuary.

Overall, Coed Cefn is a tranquil and picturesque spot for nature lovers to explore and enjoy the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Coed Cefn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.786929/-2.8314128 or Grid Reference SO4210. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Narrow field near Pen-yr-Heol
Narrow field near Pen-yr-Heol
Farmyard entrance, Twyn-y-waste
Farmyard entrance, Twyn-y-waste
Directions sign in Monmouth Services South Left for the exit road to the A40. Right for fuel. 
The sign text is also in Welsh.
Directions sign in Monmouth Services South
Left for the exit road to the A40. Right for fuel. The sign text is also in Welsh.
Bilingual signs in Monmouth Services South English / Welsh signs in the service station on the south side of the A40.
Bilingual signs in Monmouth Services South
English / Welsh signs in the service station on the south side of the A40.
Exit road from Monmouth Services South Ahead for the southbound carriageway of the A40.
Exit road from Monmouth Services South
Ahead for the southbound carriageway of the A40.
Junction in Monmouth Services South Turn right for the southbound carriageway of the A40.
Junction in Monmouth Services South
Turn right for the southbound carriageway of the A40.
Collier lorry leaving Monmouth Services South Collier Haulage Ltd articulated lorry heading for the southbound carriageway of the A40 in January 2022.
Collier lorry leaving Monmouth Services South
Collier Haulage Ltd articulated lorry heading for the southbound carriageway of the A40 in January 2022.
Calor gas cylinders in Monmouth Services South Notices on the fence enclosing the cylinders show 
"LPG - extremely flammable" "No smoking" "No naked lights"
Calor gas cylinders in Monmouth Services South
Notices on the fence enclosing the cylinders show "LPG - extremely flammable" "No smoking" "No naked lights"
2 Hours Free Parking notice, Monmouth Services South In January 2022 this is one of many similar notices showing 

"2 Hours Free Parking
WARNING
Staying longer than 2 hours?
Have you paid your parking tariff?
Pay for parking at Spar Kiosk"
2 Hours Free Parking notice, Monmouth Services South
In January 2022 this is one of many similar notices showing "2 Hours Free Parking WARNING Staying longer than 2 hours? Have you paid your parking tariff? Pay for parking at Spar Kiosk"
Overbridge with a weight restriction A road from Kingcoed crosses the A40/A449 north of Raglan. The width is restricted to prevent too many vehicles being on the bridge at the same time.  In the late 1970s a similar bridge collapsed on the M50 to the north killing a lorry driver.
Overbridge with a weight restriction
A road from Kingcoed crosses the A40/A449 north of Raglan. The width is restricted to prevent too many vehicles being on the bridge at the same time. In the late 1970s a similar bridge collapsed on the M50 to the north killing a lorry driver.
Pasture above Raglan Beside the road to Coed-cefn.
Pasture above Raglan
Beside the road to Coed-cefn.
Pond, Ty-mawr
Pond, Ty-mawr
An ungrazed corner Out of production land beside a small wood near Dingestow.
An ungrazed corner
Out of production land beside a small wood near Dingestow.
The A40 by Monmouth Services EG stands for Euro Garages but I expect they only trade in sterling.
The A40 by Monmouth Services
EG stands for Euro Garages but I expect they only trade in sterling.
The A40 east of Raglan
The A40 east of Raglan
Road by Crown Lodge Farm The old road towards Monmouth, duplicated by the modern A40.
Road by Crown Lodge Farm
The old road towards Monmouth, duplicated by the modern A40.
Road by Long Acre The old road towards Monmouth, duplicated by the modern A40.
Road by Long Acre
The old road towards Monmouth, duplicated by the modern A40.
A slice of Monmouthshire farmland Unusually green for January.
Compare with the same scene (without telephoto) I took in autumn 2007; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/607276">SO4109 : Arable fields and autumn woodland</a>. The line of trees along the valley bottom have gone.
A slice of Monmouthshire farmland
Unusually green for January. Compare with the same scene (without telephoto) I took in autumn 2007; SO4109 : Arable fields and autumn woodland. The line of trees along the valley bottom have gone.
Show me another place!

Coed Cefn is located at Grid Ref: SO4210 (Lat: 51.786929, Lng: -2.8314128)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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