Mountains & hills · North Wales
Pen Plaenau
In or near Llandrillo.
Pen Plaenau — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 537 m.
Richard Law — 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
- Carrog · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen Plaenau is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 537 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Pen Plaenau is a mountain located in North Wales. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a challenging environment typical of the Welsh mountains, with varying paths suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9215, -3.3131
- Nearest railway station
- Carrog — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n390593175 (ODbL)
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Cefn Perfedd [Pen y Lladron]
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Where to eat & stay near Pen Plaenau
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North Wales
Station Camp Site
Station Camp Site — a campsite in wales north.
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Yr Hen Felin Activity & Mountain Centre
Yr Hen Felin Activity & Mountain Centre — a hostel in wales north.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Gaer Hyfryd Caravan Park
Gaer Hyfryd Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant
Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant — a restaurant in wales north. Cuisine: welsh;british;fine dining. 5-star.
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Leyland Arms
Leyland Arms in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North Wales
Chapel Tearoom
Chapel Tearoom — a café in wales north.
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Cemlyn Bay and lagoon
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Aberffraw Bay
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Aran Benllyn
Aran Benllyn — Named summit at 884 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen Plaenau?
- Pen Plaenau is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Pen Plaenau?
- Pen Plaenau — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 537 m.
- How do I get to Pen Plaenau?
- The nearest railway station is Carrog, about 6.7 km away. Its coordinates are 52.9215°, -3.3131°.
- How do I get to Pen Plaenau?
- The nearest railway station is Carrog, about 6.7 km away.