United KingdomWalesTwyn y Cryn

Twyn y Cryn

Mountain in Wales · 148 m

148 m
Elevation
35 m
Prominence
3.0 km
Hike length one way
51.7027, -2.9772
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Twyn y Cryn

3.0 km
one way
133 m
of ascent
1 h 38 min
round trip

The route starts at Pontypool and New Inn — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

99 m3.0 km · 148 m

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Parking and starting point

1Pontypool and New InnRecommended
station / cable car · west of the peak
3.0 km on foot · ↑ 133 m · about 1 h 38 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 3.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 3.2 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 Twyn y Cryn?

Twyn y Cryn is 148 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 35 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Twyn y Cryn?

From Pontypool and New Inn it is about 3.0 km one way with 133 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 38 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Twyn y Cryn?

The nearest starting point is Pontypool and New Inn (west of the peak) — 3.0 km on foot · ↑ 133 m · about 1 h 38 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 3.1 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 Twyn y Cryn in Conquer?

Yes — Twyn y Cryn 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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