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Things to see in Hay-in-Wye (United Kingdom): 52 places and when to go
Hay-in-Wye is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 52 places in and around it, mainly Nature (29), Mountains (22), History (13). The best known are Black Mountain, Bronllys Castle and Hay Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.0819, -3.1205
- Places
- 52 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (29) · Mountains (22) · History (13) · Wildlife (8) · Temples (5) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 83 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Waun Fach, at 811 m.
What to see in Hay-in-Wye
The places in and around Hay-in-Wye, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Black MountainMountain (703.6m) on the Welsh-English border in the UK8.1 km
- Bronllys CastleGrade I listed castle in Powys, Wales, UK12 km
- Hay CastleCastle and Jacobean mansion in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales, UK971 m
- Arthur's Stone, HerefordshireDolmen in England8.6 km
- Clifford CastleBuilding in Herefordshire, England, UK2.7 km
- Hergest RidgeHill in England and Wales13 km
- Pen y Gadair FawrMountain (800m) in Powys14 km
- Castell DinasCastle in Powys14 km
- Chwarel y FanMountain (679m) in Monmouthshire14 km
- Hay BluffHill (677m) in Powys6.7 km
- Black Mountain South TopHill (637.4m) on the boundary of Herefordshire, in England, and Powys, in Wales, UK11 km
- TwmpaMountain (690m) in Powys8.2 km
- Painscastle CastleCastle in Painscastle, Powys, Wales7.3 km
- Waun FachMountain (811m) in Powys13 km
- Gwaunceste HillHill (542m) in Powys14 km
- Llanthomas Castle MoundCastle in Powys, Wales, UK3.7 km
- Church of St Mary, KingtonChurch in Kington, Herefordshire, England, UK15 km
- Penywyrlod Chambered TombChambered cairn in Talgarth, Powys, Wales14 km
- Rhos DirionHill (713.4m) in Powys10 km
- Severn WayLong-distance footpath in the United Kingdom12 km
- St Ellyw's Church, LlanelieuChurch in Llanelieu, Powys, Wales10 km
- Llanthony AbbeyGrade II listed building in Capel-y-Ffin12 km
- Craswall PrioryMonastery in Craswall, Herefordshire, England, UK6.8 km
- Kington MuseumMuseum in Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom15 km
And the other 28, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Maesyronnen Chapel, St David's Church, Glascwm
- Nature: Newchurch Hill, Red Hill, Rhos Goch National Nature Reserve, The Begwns, Twyn Tal-y-cefn, Birches Farm, Brilley Green Dingle, Burl Hill, Glasbury Cutting Nature Reserve, Hanter Hill, Little Hill, Llanfraith Hill, Paddocks Hill, Protected Species, Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve, Upper Welson Marsh, Worsell Wood, Yr Allt
- History: Urishay Castle Chapel, Whitney-on-Wye toll bridge
- Hiking: Grwyne Fawr, Wye Valley Walk
- Food and drink: Lucky 7 Beer Co, The Market Hall, Sobremesa
- With kids: Small Breeds Farm Park
When to go to Hay-in-Wye
The best time to visit Hay-in-Wye is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In April, 52 of the 52 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hay-in-Wye
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hereford32 places28 km
- Blaenavon58 places35 km
- Market Street26 places41 km
- Monmouth60 places41 km
- Ludlow26 places44 km
- Salop Street26 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hay-in-Wye?
The best known: Black Mountain, Bronllys Castle, Hay Castle, Arthur's Stone, Herefordshire, Clifford Castle. In all, 52 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hay-in-Wye?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Hay-in-Wye?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 83 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hay-in-Wye as the destination and these 52 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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