Mynydd Ystyfflau-Carn

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Mynydd Ystyfflau-carn
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location within Wales
Location Wales
Grid reference SN4689626642
Coordinates 51°55′02″N4°13′39″W / 51.917198°N 4.2275644°W / 51.917198; -4.2275644
InterestBiological
Area53.8 ha
Notification 15 May 1990

Mynydd Ystyfflau-Carn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Carmarthenshire, Wales. [1]

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