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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Moel y Llyn

In or near Machynlleth.

Free admission

Moel y Llyn — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 521 m.

Forestry road beneath Cerrig Blaencletwr-fawr - geograph.org.uk - 4032279

John Lucas — 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
Dovey Junction · 5.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Moel y Llyn is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 521 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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Place summary

Moel y Llyn is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is characterised by its distinctive topography and natural beauty, typical of the region's rugged landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5167, -3.9000
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Ysgubor-y-coed
Postcode
SY20 8TD
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Dovey Junction5.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moel y Llyn?
Moel y Llyn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8TD), in the parish of Ysgubor-y-coed.
What is Moel y Llyn?
Moel y Llyn — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 521 m.
How do I get to Moel y Llyn?
The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 8TD.
Is Moel y Llyn free to visit?
Yes, Moel y Llyn is free to enter.
How do I get to Moel y Llyn?
The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8TD.