Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Bryn-y-Brain
In or near Machynlleth.
Bryn-y-Brain — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 294 m.
Mike Parker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bryn-y-Brain is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 294 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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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=83005
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bryn-y-Brain is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is known for its distinctive topography and natural beauty, contributing to the diverse landscape of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5822, -3.7474
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Cadfarch
- Postcode
- SY20 8UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20585159 (CC0)
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Abergwydol
Other places · 3.5 km
Copa Shon
Mountains & hills · 3.6 km
Castell Cyfeiliog
Literary houses · 3.7 km
Maesperthi Caravan & Lodge Park
Caravan parks · 3.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near Bryn-y-Brain
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Mid Wales
Maesperthi Caravan & Lodge Park
Maesperthi Caravan & Lodge Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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Maesperthi Caravan & Lodge Park
Maesperthi Caravan & Lodge Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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📷 5Restaurants · Mid Wales
The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel — a restaurant in wales mid.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bryn-y-Brain?
- Bryn-y-Brain is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8UP), in the parish of Cadfarch.
- What is Bryn-y-Brain?
- Bryn-y-Brain — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 294 m.
- How do I get to Bryn-y-Brain?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 8UP.
- Is Bryn-y-Brain a listed building?
- Bryn-y-Brain is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Bryn-y-Brain free to visit?
- Yes, Bryn-y-Brain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bryn-y-Brain?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8UP.