At just 403.9m high, Bryn Serth is the smallest hill on the list for Blaenau Gwent, and only 1 of 3 that are below 500m. It is easily accessible by road, and also marks the start / end of the Sirhowy Valley walk – the other end terminates in Newport.
There is a good car park here as this is the location of the Aneurin Bevan Stones. The stones mark the spot where Aneurin Bevan, Labour MP and architect of the National Health Service, addressed his constituents and the world. The hillside location saw enormous gatherings eager to hear one of the greatest orators ever. The central monolith represents Bevan and the 3 smaller ones represent Rhymney, Tredegar and Ebbw Vale, the 3 towns in his constituency.
There are also fishing ponds here, so there are footpaths and trails running in most directions around the site. Because you are already parked high up there is very little ascent on this walk, so it is ideal for kids as there is plenty to keep them interested along the way.
The hill itself is open and grassy with no real distinct high point, although the OS map suggests there is one small point that sits higher than the rest. I walked over to this spot and could maybe just about see that it could be a fraction higher than other parts, but it is not exactly conclusive.
The hill provides good views of the end of the South Wales valleys, as they taper into the edge of the Brecon Beacons National park and open and quite flat moorland. It is one of the easiest hills in Blaenau Gwent to tick off and a pleasant little spot in general.
