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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Pen-rhos

In or near Wrexham.

Free admission

Pen-rhos — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 280 m.

House near Smelt Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2798082

Eirian Evans — 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
Gwersyllt · 3.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen-rhos is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 280 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 Dee (England) SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pen-rhos is a mountain located in North Wales. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, typical of the region's natural landscape.

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

Coordinates
53.0721, -3.0731
District
Wrexham
Parish
Brymbo
Postcode
LL11 5LS
Parliamentary constituency
Wrexham
Nearest railway station
Gwersyllt3.7 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Llyndir Hall Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants · North Wales

The Lemon Tree

The Lemon Tree — a restaurant in wales north.

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Restaurants · North Wales

The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn — a restaurant in wales north.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen-rhos?
Pen-rhos is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL11 5LS), in the parish of Brymbo.
What is Pen-rhos?
Pen-rhos — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 280 m.
How do I get to Pen-rhos?
The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL11 5LS.
Is Pen-rhos a protected site?
Yes — Pen-rhos is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Pen-rhos free to visit?
Yes, Pen-rhos is free to enter.
How do I get to Pen-rhos?
The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL11 5LS.