Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth
Constitution Hill (Welsh: Craig-glais Welsh pronunciation: [krai̯ɡ glai̯s]) is a hill in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth, situated to the north of the town.
| Constitution Hill | |
|---|---|
| Consti | |
View of the promenade, Aberystwyth, 1985, with Constitution Hill rising above the seafront. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 97.1 metres (319 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52°25′30″N 4°4′58.8″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Craig-glais (Welsh) |
| Pronunciation | Welsh pronunciation: [kraɪg glais] |
| Geography | |
Constitution Hill Location within Wales | |
| Location | Ceredigion, Wales |
| Topo map | OS Explorer 213 - Aberystwyth & Cwm Rheidol |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Via Aberystwyth Cliff Railway |
The hill overlooks Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion, Wales, running between the town and the coastal settlements Borth and Clarach to the north. The site provides good views of the Aberystwyth, and the sightline extends as far as Snowdonia National Park and north Pembrokeshire.
Since 1896, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway has ascended to the hill's summit, and the summit features a camera obscura, which is a 1980s rebuild of a Victorian era building which was erected as part of the "Luna Park" recreation area.
At its peak runs the Clarach Footpath on the Wales Coast Path, which connects the town of Aberystwyth with Clarach Bay. Nearby is the Borth – Clarach Site of Special Scientific Interest. The hill itself is often referred to as "Consti" by locals.