Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Cynwch Bank
In or near Llanfair Waterdine.
Cynwch Bank — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 499 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
- Llanbister Road · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cynwch Bank is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 499 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cynwch Bank is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape, appealing to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3636, -3.2074
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Llanbister
- Postcode
- LD1 6UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbister Road — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106709608 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cynwch Bank?
- Cynwch Bank is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 6UD), in the parish of Llanbister.
- What is Cynwch Bank?
- Cynwch Bank — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 499 m.
- How do I get to Cynwch Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbister Road, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD1 6UD.
- Is Cynwch Bank a protected site?
- Yes — Cynwch Bank is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cynwch Bank free to visit?
- Yes, Cynwch Bank is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cynwch Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbister Road, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 6UD.