Twyn Disgwylfa

Also known as:
Mynydd Dinas (Baglan)
Nearest town:
Port Talbot (2km SW)
OS reference:
SS761915
OS sheet:
170
Latitude:
51° 36' 29.38 N
Longitude:
3° 47' 22.03 W
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Image of Twyn Disgwylfa (Round Barrow(s)) by thesweetcheat

Twyn Disgwylfa from the nearby hillfort Buarth y Gaer. Looking across the Hafren/Severn to Somerset and Exmoor.

Image credit: A. Brookes (25.2.2023)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Feb 24, 2024
Image of Twyn Disgwylfa (Round Barrow(s)) by thesweetcheat

Although it’s an extremely prominent summit, the forestry surrounding the summit clearing cuts off any views. Without the trees there are extensive views of Bae Abertawe across to Mwmbwls, as well as north to Y Mynydd Du’s gentler southern flanks, taking in the Buarth-y-Gaer hillfort and the barrow on Foel Fynyddau nearer at hand.

Image credit: A. Brookes (25.2.2023)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Feb 24, 2024
Image of Twyn Disgwylfa (Round Barrow(s)) by thesweetcheat

There are some stones protruding through the turf, indicating a stone cairn.

Image credit: A. Brookes (25.2.2023)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Feb 24, 2024
Image of Twyn Disgwylfa (Round Barrow(s)) by thesweetcheat

The imposing bulk of Twyn Disgwylfa seen on a rather gloomy day from Baglan. If you can ignore the urban sprawl at its feet, this is a superb place for a barrow.

Image credit: A. Brookes (5.1.2013)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jan 26, 2013
Image of Twyn Disgwylfa (Round Barrow(s)) by thesweetcheat

Mynydd Dinas from Port Talbot. The barrow is on the highest point, in forestry now.

Image credit: A. Brookes (1.12.2012)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Dec 18, 2012

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Twyn Disgwylfa

thelonious
thelonious Mar 15, 2020

15/03/2020 – Wet morning walk up Mynydd Dinas from Port Talbot train station. Good access up the Wales Coast path. We did get a little lost finding the best route under the motorway near the start though. It’s a shortish walk up, a little steep in places. The cairn is a little off the path, there’s a faint track there. It’s not too tricky to find. Cairn is grassed over with a trig on top. Nice to see a few daffodils out already. Location is good with decent views all round. Might be a bit overgrown in the summer months. A fine way to spend a couple of hours.

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