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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Gwern-y-gaufron Hill

In or near Llanfair Waterdine.

Gwern-y-gaufron Hill β€” mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 387 m.

Guardian of the way - geograph.org.uk - 7736088

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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
Llangynllo Β· 3.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gwern-y-gaufron Hill is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 387 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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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

Gwern-y-gaufron Hill is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Beguildy. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Teme and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The hill offers a distinctive landscape that contributes to the region's ecological significance. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for outdoor activities and observing local wildlife.

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Coordinates
52.3733, -3.1365
District
Powys
Parish
Beguildy
Postcode
LD7 1RP
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Nearest railway station
Llangynllo β€” 3.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Llanfair Waterdine

Llanfair Waterdine β€” village and civil parish in Shropshire, UK.

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Llanvair Waterdine

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Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Wigwam Holiday Tents

Wigwam Holiday Tents β€” a campsite in wales mid.

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Cwm-brain Hill

Cwm-brain Hill β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

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Where to eat & stay near Gwern-y-gaufron Hill

Places to stay

Heart of Wales Railway Line - geograph.org.uk - 3516257πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Wigwam Holiday Tents

Wigwam Holiday Tents β€” a campsite in wales mid.

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Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Springhill Farm

Springhill Farm β€” a campsite in wales mid.

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Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Panpwnton Farm

Panpwnton Farm β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Free↗ panpwntoncampsite.co.uk
Church Road (Newcastle on Clun) - geograph.org.uk - 8297386πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Ashgrove Campsite

Ashgrove Campsite β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Roof inside St. Mary Magdalene church (Bleddfa) - geograph.org.uk - 7708185πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Mid Wales

Hundred House Inn

Hundred House Inn β€” a bed-and-breakfast in wales mid.

Field in the Redlake Valley - geograph.org.uk - 7124743πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Chapel Lawn Farm Campsite

Chapel Lawn Farm Campsite β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

The village shop in Beguildy - geograph.org.uk - 2847679πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Beguildy

Beguildy in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Looking towards Vron - geograph.org.uk - 425635πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Felindre

Felindre in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne - geograph.org.uk - 5477235πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Radnorshire Arms

Radnorshire Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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White Gates - geograph.org.uk - 3725314πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear

The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Bishop's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5883974πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Leintwardine, Sun Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5263015πŸ“· 5

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Sun Inn

Sun Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

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CyfrwyπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Cyfrwy

Cyfrwy β€” Named summit at 811 m.

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Foel BenddinπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Foel Benddin

Foel Benddin β€” Named summit at 543 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gwern-y-gaufron Hill?
Gwern-y-gaufron Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD7 1RP), in the parish of Beguildy.
What is Gwern-y-gaufron Hill?
Gwern-y-gaufron Hill β€” mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 387 m.
How do I get to Gwern-y-gaufron Hill?
The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD7 1RP.
Is Gwern-y-gaufron Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Gwern-y-gaufron Hill is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Gwern-y-gaufron Hill?
The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD7 1RP.