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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Moelypenmaen

In or near Efailnewydd.

Free admission

Moelypenmaen — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 153 m.

Crags on Moelypenmaen - geograph.org.uk - 231084

David Medcalf — 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
Pwllheli · 5.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Moelypenmaen is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 153 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

Moelypenmaen is a mountain located in North Wales. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, contributing to the natural landscape of the region.

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

Coordinates
52.9198, -4.4735
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Buan
Postcode
LL53 8PJ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Pwllheli5.2 km

Sources

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Historic churches · North Wales

Church of St Buan

Church of St Buan — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Buan, Gwynedd

Buan, Gwynedd — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Moelypenmaen

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Gwynus Caravan Site

Gwynus Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales north.

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Parc Carafanau Hendre - Hendre Caravan Park

Parc Carafanau Hendre - Hendre Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.

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Campsites · North Wales

Wern Caravan And Camping Park

Wern Caravan And Camping Park — a campsite in wales north.

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Aberafon Holiday Park

Aberafon Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales north.

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Wern Caravan Site

Wern Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales north.

Private driveway entrance to Bodegroes - geograph.org.uk - 1933736📷 5

B&Bs · North Wales

Plas Bodegroes

Plas Bodegroes — a bed-and-breakfast in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · North Wales

Cafe Glyn-y-Weddw

Cafe Glyn-y-Weddw — a café in wales north.

Caffi Cwrt - geograph.org.uk - 2689494📷 5

Cafés · North Wales

Caffi Cwrt

Caffi Cwrt — a café in wales north.

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Restaurants · North Wales

Dylan's Restaurant

Dylan's Restaurant — a restaurant in wales north. Cuisine: burger;cake;coffee shop;fish;italian;italian pizza;pasta;pizza;seafood.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moelypenmaen?
Moelypenmaen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL53 8PJ), in the parish of Buan.
What is Moelypenmaen?
Moelypenmaen — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 153 m.
How do I get to Moelypenmaen?
The nearest railway station is Pwllheli, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL53 8PJ.
Is Moelypenmaen free to visit?
Yes, Moelypenmaen is free to enter.
How do I get to Moelypenmaen?
The nearest railway station is Pwllheli, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL53 8PJ.