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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Pen Fraichwen

In or near Llangunllo with Norton.

Free admission

Pen Fraichwen — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 407 m.

South of St Michael's Pool - geograph.org.uk - 5272003

Ian Capper — 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
Llanbister Road · 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen Fraichwen is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 407 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pen Fraichwen is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It features prominent elevation within the region, contributing to the scenic landscape typical of the area.

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

Coordinates
52.3155, -3.2032
District
Powys
Parish
Llanfihangel Rhydithon
Postcode
LD1 5TN
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Nearest railway station
Llanbister Road2.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen Fraichwen?
Pen Fraichwen is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 5TN), in the parish of Llanfihangel Rhydithon.
What is Pen Fraichwen?
Pen Fraichwen — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 407 m.
How do I get to Pen Fraichwen?
The nearest railway station is Llanbister Road, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD1 5TN.
Is Pen Fraichwen a protected site?
Yes — Pen Fraichwen is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Pen Fraichwen free to visit?
Yes, Pen Fraichwen is free to enter.
How do I get to Pen Fraichwen?
The nearest railway station is Llanbister Road, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 5TN.