Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales
Cefn
In or near Machynlleth.
Cefn β a hill or mountain in wales mid.

Nigel Brown β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth Β· 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cefn is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Cefn is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Pennal. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in exploring the natural landscape. The postcode for Cefn is SY20.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5864, -3.8888
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Pennal
- Postcode
- SY20 9JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth β 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613317 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Machynlleth transmitting station
Other places Β· 0.3 km

Gwerniago Campsite
Caravan parks Β· 1.0 km

Llugwy Hall
Historic houses Β· 1.2 km

Derwenlas
Other places Β· 1.3 km

Morben
Other places Β· 1.4 km

Braich Y Golwydd
Mountains & hills Β· 1.5 km

Cefn Caer Roman Fort
Archaeological sites Β· 1.6 km

Cefn-caer
Historic houses Β· 1.7 km

Foel-Goch
Mountains & hills Β· 2.0 km

Mynydd Garth-Gwynion
Mountains & hills Β· 2.1 km

St Peter ad Vincula
Historic churches Β· 2.1 km

Pennal
National parks Β· 2.2 km
Nearby
Other places Β· Mid Wales
Machynlleth transmitting station
Machynlleth transmitting station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
π· 4Historic houses Β· Mid Wales
Llugwy Hall
Llugwy Hall β Grade II listed building in Pennal. The house, formerly known simply as Llugwy, stands on the right bank of the River Dovey, approximately 1400m SE of Pennal village.
Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales
Braich Y Golwydd
Braich Y Golwydd β mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 206 m.
Where to eat & stay near Cefn
Places to stay
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants Β· Mid Wales
The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel β a restaurant in wales mid.
Restaurants Β· Mid Wales
Cross Foxes
Cross Foxes β a restaurant in wales north.
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π· 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cefn?
- Cefn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 9JS), in the parish of Pennal.
- What is Cefn?
- Cefn β a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Cefn?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 9JS.
- How do I get to Cefn?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 9JS.