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Maen Llia

Sarn Helen, Brecon LD3 8SU, United Kingdom

Maen Llia
Landmark
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VC6P+8G Brecon, United Kingdom
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Karen Jenkins
Karen Jenkins180 days ago
Had a. beautiful drive just to see the beacons and this Amazing old piece of history well worth the trip we bought my Niece from. The USA and she like us loved it and in awe of the beautiful vista
とりやまゆうじ
とりやまゆうじ211 days ago
Great natural or potentially man made megalith. Absolutely worth visiting if you're in the area. Only 55mins from Cardiff city centre as well!
David Nurse
David Nurse241 days ago
A good site and a good example of a standing stone and also easily accessible. With parking for two cars close by.
Well worth a visit.

Head north from Glynneath briefly on the A4019 and then the B4242 and Maen Llia is right next to the road, well marked and easily visible from the road.
Steve Knobbs
Steve Knobbs241 days ago
Very scenic, great place for a visit
Steven Tyrer
Steven Tyrer241 days ago
A 4000 year old stone in the beautiful Brecon Beacons. The drive to the stone is only just over a hour from Cardiff, and you will pass through some of the most beautiful views. But be careful lots of single track roads 😁
Daz 10
Daz 10272 days ago
Between Heol Senni & Ystradfelite on the Sarn Helen Road. Maen Llia Standing Stone which is not indigenous too the area, what an ancient engineering feat. Well worth a stop off to see it.
Anita Walkowska
Anita Walkowska272 days ago
The oldest (4000 years old!) and the biggest standing stone in Wales. 3.7m tall - massive 🤩 I felt so small standing on its side!

The display sign was moulded in the shape of the stone itself and talks about the Bronze Age. Great history lesson for all ages! 🪨

The access to the stone is easy (around 60m walking distance from the road) but there is no parking and the road is narrow so be sure to keep as close to the fence as possible.
Curtis Hulburd
Curtis Hulburd303 days ago
Nice secluded spot with fantastic views. Not much else in the area besides this one rock, and a few sheep
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