United KingdomWalesNeedle Rock

Needle Rock

Mountain in Wales · 34 m

34 m
Elevation
34 m
Prominence
1.2 km
Hike length one way
52.0034, -4.9506
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Needle Rock

1.2 km
one way
90 m
of ascent
57 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

42 m1.2 km · 34 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
1.2 km on foot · ↑ 90 m · about 57 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Fishguard Fort Car Park
parking · west of the peak
about 1.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 2.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Needle Rock?

Needle Rock is 34 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 34 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Needle Rock?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.2 km one way with 90 m of ascent. Expect around 57 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Needle Rock?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 1.2 km on foot · ↑ 90 m · about 57 min round trip. Alternative: Fishguard Fort Car Park (west of the peak) (about 1.9 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Needle Rock in Conquer?

Yes — Needle Rock is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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