Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan
In or near Argoed.
Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 407.2 m.
Gareth James — 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
- Llanhilleth · 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 407.2 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Argoed, postcode NP12. It is notable for its prominence in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for hiking in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7117, -3.1706
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Argoed
- Postcode
- NP12 0HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: n3613073677 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q106711346 (CC0)
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Sixbells Guardian
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan?
- Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP12 0HY), in the parish of Argoed.
- What is Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan?
- Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 407.2 m.
- How do I get to Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP12 0HY.
- How do I get to Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP12 0HY.