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Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Pen Bwlch-mawr

In or near Llanilar.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Pen Bwlch-mawr β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

Looking towards Aberystwyth from the A4120 near Moriah - geograph.org.uk - 3089808

John Lord β€” 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
Glanyrafon Β· 1.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pen Bwlch-mawr is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, 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

Pen Bwlch-mawr is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Llanfarian. This prominent peak offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable feature of the area. Visitors can explore the natural terrain typical of the Welsh countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and sightseeing. The postcode for this location is SY23.

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Coordinates
52.3939, -4.0429
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Llanfarian
Postcode
SY23 4DZ
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Glanyrafon β€” 1.2 km

Sources

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Glanyrafon

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Moriah

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Glanyrafon railway station

Glanyrafon railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Pen Bwlch-mawr

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Midfield Caravan Park

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Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

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Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Aberystwyth Holiday Village

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Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Bryncarnedd

Bryncarnedd β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

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Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Bryncarnedd

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Hotels Β· Mid Wales

Richmond Hotel

Richmond Hotel β€” a hotel in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

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CafΓ©s Β· Mid Wales

Consti

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Llywernog Silver Lead Mine

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The Wildfowler

The Wildfowler β€” a restaurant in wales mid.

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Black Lion

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen Bwlch-mawr?
Pen Bwlch-mawr is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4DZ), in the parish of Llanfarian.
What is Pen Bwlch-mawr?
Pen Bwlch-mawr β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.
How do I get to Pen Bwlch-mawr?
The nearest railway station is Glanyrafon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4DZ.
How do I get to Pen Bwlch-mawr?
The nearest railway station is Glanyrafon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4DZ.