Craig Llysfaen

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Craig Llysfaen (Lisvane Graig in English) is, at 265 m above sea level, the highest natural point in Cardiff.

To get there: Head to Lisvane, then follow Graig Road (parking is not available as the old car park which has been blocked by a locked gate). As an idea there is a children friendy pub, come restaurant with a huge car park called the Ty Mawr Arms [1] . From there turn left, heading North and follow Graig Road, bear left when the road forks, up the big steep hill!. As the gradient levels off, you will come to a gate and a gravel path heading East follow this until you come to a radio relay station (an old Royal Observation Corp post). Just passed this is a trianglation pillar, you are now at the top.

The views (on a good day), Newport City, the two Severn bridges to the east, Pen Y Fan and the Brecon Beacons to the North and Cardiff City to the south. The views can be spectacular, especially at night. Also a very good place to catch the "rays".