Wellington Monument Monument
Column monument in Wales commemorating the Duke of Wellington
A commemorative column named for the Duke of Wellington; visitors study its military history and use surrounding high ground for wide landscape views.
Wellington Monument at a Glance#
Address: Wellington Monument, near Brecon & Sarn, Powys, Wales
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places/wellington-monument
Hours: Open 24 hours (outdoor monument)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Wellington Monument#
By car: follow local roads off the A470/B4518 corridors and look for parking at the laneheads near Brecon and Sarn; the monument is a short uphill walk from roadside parking. By public transport: nearest larger towns (e.g., Brecon) have bus links-expect a taxi or an additional walk to reach the hill.
Tips for Visiting Wellington Monument#
- Approach in late afternoon-the setting sun gilds the stone and the valley views sharpen.
- The monument sits on a hill-wear sensible shoes and expect a short uphill walk from the nearest parking area.
- Bring binoculars; the panorama across the valley and hill farms is worth lingering for.
Best Time to Visit Wellington Monument#
Late spring through early autumn offers best walking conditions and clearer views.
Weather & Climate near Wellington Monument#
Wellington Monument's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1092 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 107 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 77 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 89 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 61 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 58 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 75 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 91 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 95 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 118 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 11° | 5° | 126 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 120 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
