Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Banc Hir
Banc Hir — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 551 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Banc Hir is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 551 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Place summary
Banc Hir is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, forming part of the Cambrian Mountains. The area offers opportunities for walking and wildlife observation, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3419, -3.7550
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Pontarfynach
- Postcode
- SY23 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106709627 (CC0)
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Historic houses · 1.3 km
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Historic houses · 1.3 km
Geifas
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Banc Ty'nddôl sun-disc
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth
Mines & mining heritage · 1.6 km
Cwmystwyth Mines
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
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Where to eat & stay near Banc Hir
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Woodlands Caravan Park Devils Bridge — a caravan park in wales mid.
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Erwbarfe Farm Caravan Park
Erwbarfe Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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Tynyffordd Fach Caravan Park
Tynyffordd Fach Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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📷 5Cafés · Mid Wales
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Llywernog Silver Lead Mine — a café in wales mid.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banc Hir?
- Banc Hir is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4AG), in the parish of Pontarfynach.
- What is Banc Hir?
- Banc Hir — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 551 m.
- How do I get to Banc Hir?
- The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4AG.
- Is Banc Hir free to visit?
- Yes, Banc Hir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Banc Hir?
- The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4AG.