Long Hill

Hill, Mountain in Monmouthshire

Wales

Long Hill

On the A449 heading east
On the A449 heading east Credit: Rob Purvis

Long Hill is a prominent hill located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, it is part of the wider landscape known as the Black Mountains. Long Hill has an elevation of approximately 617 meters (2,024 feet) and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

This hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, walkers, and nature lovers. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey and grazing animals. Long Hill is also known for its diverse plant life, with heathland, grassland, and mixed woodland covering its slopes.

The hill is accessible via several footpaths that wind their way up the hillside, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. The most popular route starts from the nearby village of Crickhowell, offering a moderate climb that rewards hikers with stunning vistas from the summit.

Long Hill is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. Traces of prehistoric settlements have been discovered on its slopes, adding to its allure for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Long Hill in Monmouthshire is a picturesque and accessible hill that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Black Mountains. Whether it's for a leisurely walk or a challenging hike, this hill provides an unforgettable experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Long Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.806404/-2.7554805 or Grid Reference SO4812. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On the A449 heading east
On the A449 heading east
On the A449 heading east, on a beautiful sunny day
On the A449 heading east, on a beautiful sunny day
Minor road crossing A40 south of Jingle Street The A40 road runs 256 miles from the City of London to Fishguard. It is a major trunk road and runs through High Wycombe, Oxford, Cheltenham, Ross on Wye, Abergavenny, Llandeilo and Carmarthen.
Minor road crossing A40 south of Jingle Street
The A40 road runs 256 miles from the City of London to Fishguard. It is a major trunk road and runs through High Wycombe, Oxford, Cheltenham, Ross on Wye, Abergavenny, Llandeilo and Carmarthen.
View of Wonastow View across the valley to Wonastow church from near Craig-y-dorth.  This is deceptive as from this viewpoint the church appears to be in a valley, and yet when the church is viewed from the passing A40 it appears to be on a hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3209785">SO4810 : A distant view of Wonastow</a>.
View of Wonastow
View across the valley to Wonastow church from near Craig-y-dorth. This is deceptive as from this viewpoint the church appears to be in a valley, and yet when the church is viewed from the passing A40 it appears to be on a hill SO4810 : A distant view of Wonastow.
New Estate - South of Monmouth Green Field Development
New Estate - South of Monmouth
Green Field Development
Autumn cultivation, 2 Preparing the ground for the next crop by the Rockfield Road.
A fine oak beyond.
Autumn cultivation, 2
Preparing the ground for the next crop by the Rockfield Road. A fine oak beyond.
Track leading to Bailey Pit Farm from Watery Ln, Monmouth
Track leading to Bailey Pit Farm from Watery Ln, Monmouth
Boundary stone with bench mark, Whitehill Wood near Monmouth
Boundary stone with bench mark, Whitehill Wood near Monmouth
Track to Backway House, Worthybrook
Track to Backway House, Worthybrook
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on No1 Brook Crescent. It marks a point 21.652m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on No1 Brook Crescent. It marks a point 21.652m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This edge of this OS cut mark can be found on No18 Brook Crescent. It marks a point 22.174m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This edge of this OS cut mark can be found on No18 Brook Crescent. It marks a point 22.174m above mean sea level.
Old Boundary Marker in Kingswood, Monmouth parish Parish Boundary Marker in parish of Monmouth (Monmouthshire District), Kingswood, 1600m Northeast of Lower Hendre.

Inscription reads:-
MONMOUTH
PARISH
1857
Carved bench mark on centre face.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: MON_MON01pb
Old Boundary Marker in Kingswood, Monmouth parish
Parish Boundary Marker in parish of Monmouth (Monmouthshire District), Kingswood, 1600m Northeast of Lower Hendre. Inscription reads:- MONMOUTH PARISH 1857 Carved bench mark on centre face. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: MON_MON01pb
Old Milestone by Wonastow Road, southwest of Monmouth Milestone by the UC road, in parish of Monmouth (Monmouthshire District), West of Portfield, Southwest of Monmouth.

Inscription once read:-
(Abergavenny)
(15)
(Monmouth)
(1)

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: MON_MMAGA01
Old Milestone by Wonastow Road, southwest of Monmouth
Milestone by the UC road, in parish of Monmouth (Monmouthshire District), West of Portfield, Southwest of Monmouth. Inscription once read:- (Abergavenny) (15) (Monmouth) (1) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: MON_MMAGA01
Farmland above Lower Hendre Seen from the route of Offa's Dyke Path.
Farmland above Lower Hendre
Seen from the route of Offa's Dyke Path.
Information about Square Farm Shop produce, Mitchel Troy On display on the left here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6240812" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6240812">Link</a> in August 2019. Text in view includes 
ORGANIC & PASTURE FED BEEF & LAMB - FREE RANGE PORK - 
ORGANIC VEGETABLES - FARM FRESH STRAWBERRIES
Information about Square Farm Shop produce, Mitchel Troy
On display on the left here Link in August 2019. Text in view includes ORGANIC & PASTURE FED BEEF & LAMB - FREE RANGE PORK - ORGANIC VEGETABLES - FARM FRESH STRAWBERRIES
Monmouth bus approaches Mitchel Troy On Sunday August 18th 2019, Stagecoach bus 47637 is on bus route 60 from Newport to Monmouth. Route 60 is operated by Newport Bus six days a week. Stagecoach operates the Sunday service.
Monmouth bus approaches Mitchel Troy
On Sunday August 18th 2019, Stagecoach bus 47637 is on bus route 60 from Newport to Monmouth. Route 60 is operated by Newport Bus six days a week. Stagecoach operates the Sunday service.
Stagecoach bus passes the entrance road to Square Farm Shop, Mitchel Troy On Sunday August 18th 2019, Stagecoach bus 47637 is on bus route 60 from Newport to Monmouth. The farm shop entrance road <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6240812" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6240812">Link</a> is on the right. Route 60 is operated by Newport Bus six days a week. Stagecoach operates the Sunday service.
Stagecoach bus passes the entrance road to Square Farm Shop, Mitchel Troy
On Sunday August 18th 2019, Stagecoach bus 47637 is on bus route 60 from Newport to Monmouth. The farm shop entrance road Link is on the right. Route 60 is operated by Newport Bus six days a week. Stagecoach operates the Sunday service.
Fenced-off former Comonin site, Mitchel Troy Viewed in August 2019. A brick bungalow is alongside the former Comonin shop.
The nameboard shows TOOLS - DIY - STEEL - CAR PARTS - TIMBER
Fenced-off former Comonin site, Mitchel Troy
Viewed in August 2019. A brick bungalow is alongside the former Comonin shop. The nameboard shows TOOLS - DIY - STEEL - CAR PARTS - TIMBER
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Long Hill is located at Grid Ref: SO4812 (Lat: 51.806404, Lng: -2.7554805)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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Located within 500m of 51.806404,-2.7554805
Man Made: survey_point
Lat/Long: 51.8056392/-2.7534353
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