Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Pen-y-fan
In or near Argoed.
Mynydd Pen-y-fan — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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 · 2.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mynydd Pen-y-fan is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Mynydd Pen-y-fan is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Argoed. It is notable for its prominent elevation and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and offers various trails for walkers. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of Welsh mountains, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7125, -3.1709
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Argoed
- Postcode
- NP12 0HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 2.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613432 (CC BY 4.0)
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Caravan parks · 1.2 km
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Ebbw Vale
Gorges · 1.9 km
St Illtyds Castle
Castles · 2.5 km
St Illtyd's Motte
Literary houses · 2.5 km
St. Illtyd Graveyard
Cemeteries · 2.6 km
Castell Taliorum
Literary houses · 2.6 km
Sixbells Guardian
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Markham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 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 — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Mynydd Pen-y-fan?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP12 0HY.
- How do I get to Mynydd Pen-y-fan?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP12 0HY.