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Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Hen Allt

In or near Cusop.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Hen Allt — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 360 m.

From Penhenallt looking towards Hay-on-Wye - geograph.org.uk - 2392465

Eric Pugh — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hen Allt is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 360 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 Wye SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hen Allt is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Llanigon. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the River Wye SSSI. The area offers a range of natural features typical of the Welsh landscape, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities and conservation. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain with opportunities for exploration and observation of local wildlife.

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Coordinates
52.0492, -3.1186
District
Powys
Parish
Llanigon
Postcode
HR3 5RH
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Sources

Other places nearby

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National landscapes (AONB) · Mid Wales

Hen-allt Common

Hen-allt Common in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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From Penhenallt looking towards Hay-on-Wye - geograph.org.uk - 2392465📷 5

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Wern Wood Hillfort, Penyrwrlodd

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Pen-y-common

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Wenallt

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Cusop - St Mary's Church ^ churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 4632629📷 5

Literary houses · Mid Wales

Cusop Castle

Cusop Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.

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Where to eat & stay near Hen Allt

Places to stay

B4350 near Gypsy Castle Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7205506📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Hay Outdoor Training

Hay Outdoor Training — a campsite in wales mid.

↗ training-activities.co.uk
Shiny Boots - geograph.org.uk - 6999679📷 5

Hotels · Mid Wales

The Swan at Hay

The Swan at Hay — a hotel in wales mid.

B4350 near Gypsy Castle Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7205506📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Hay-On-Wye Caravan Park

Hay-On-Wye Caravan Park — a campsite in wales mid.

Free↗ hillandale.co.uk
Autumn on Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye - geograph.org.uk - 6999540📷 7

B&Bs · Mid Wales

Seven Stars

Seven Stars — a bed-and-breakfast in wales mid.

↗ theseven-stars.co.uk
Richard Booth's Bookshop, Hay on Wye - geograph.org.uk - 6069443📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Dark Orchard CL Site

Dark Orchard CL Site — a caravan park in wales mid.

River Wye - geograph.org.uk - 7120057📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Riverside Glamping by the Wye

Riverside Glamping by the Wye — a campsite in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

The Rhydspence Inn, Wye Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4001954📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Rhydspence Inn

The Rhydspence Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

5-bar gate, Pengenffordd, Powys - geograph.org.uk - 7592545📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Pengenffordd

Pengenffordd in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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The New Strand (Eardisley) - geograph.org.uk - 7985333📷 7

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Tram Inn

The Tram Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Road bridge over the dismantled Hereford to Brecon Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3067613📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Masons Arms

Masons Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

NNW along Hunthouse Lane, Clodock, Herefordshire - geograph.org.uk - 7215075📷 5

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Cornewall Arms

Cornewall Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.

↗ cornewall-arms.edan.io
Old White Lion and the Castle Inn (Kington) - geograph.org.uk - 6523237📷 5

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32 and 33, Church Street

32 and 33, Church Street in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hen Allt?
Hen Allt is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5RH), in the parish of Llanigon.
What is Hen Allt?
Hen Allt — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 360 m.
How do I get to Hen Allt?
The nearest town is Cusop. Drivers can use postcode HR3 5RH.
Is Hen Allt a protected site?
Yes — Hen Allt is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hen Allt?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5RH. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.