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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa

Free admission

Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 415 m.

Forest debris and foxgloves - geograph.org.uk - 6234796

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
Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 415 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

Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its scenic views and rugged terrain, characteristic of the Welsh landscape.

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

Coordinates
52.3602, -3.8113
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Pontarfynach
Postcode
SY23 4AB
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa?
Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4AB), in the parish of Pontarfynach.
What is Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa?
Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 415 m.
How do I get to Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa?
The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4AB.
Is Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa free to visit?
Yes, Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa is free to enter.
How do I get to Pen Bwlch yr Oerfa?
The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4AB.