The Top 10 Peaks around Newport

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Newport is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Newport for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Carningli Mountain

Foel Cwmcerwyn Summit

Foel Drygarn Hillfort and Cairns

Foel Eryr Summit Cairn

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Carningli Mountain
Hiking Highlight
A beautiful little coastal summit in the Preseli range near Newport. The hill can be easily walked from this quaint little seaside village. For a walking route click here: komoot.com/tour/284935602.
Tip by David Howells
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Foel Cwmcerwyn Summit
Hiking Highlight
Foel Cwmcerwyn is the highest point of the Preseli Hills at 1,759 feet (536m). It also marks Pembrokeshire's County Top and is a UK Marilyn so you can tick it …
Tip by Adie
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Foel Drygarn Hillfort and Cairns
Hiking Highlight
This impressive hillfort stands proudly at the end of the Preseli Hills. Dating from the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age, the hill is topped with three cairns that …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Foel Eryr Summit Cairn
Hiking Highlight
Because Foel Eryr summit is so easily reached from the nearby Bwlch-gwynt car park to the east, allowing nearly all of the climbing to be done in the car, it's …
Tip by Adie
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