Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Gwern-y-gaufron Hill
In or near Llanfair Waterdine.
Gwern-y-gaufron Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 387 m.

Alan Hughes — 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
- Llangynllo · 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 — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n9332343971 (ODbL)
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Knucklas
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Knucklas railway station
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
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Llanfair Waterdine
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Gwern-y-gaufron Hill
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📷 3Frequently 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 — 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. The nearest town is Llanfair Waterdine. Drivers can use postcode LD7 1RP.
- Is Gwern-y-gaufron Hill a protected site?
- Yes — 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.