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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North Wales

Pen y Benar

In or near Capel Garmon.

Pen y Benar β€” mountain in wales north. Elevation: 431 m.

Cwm Penmaen - geograph.org.uk - 4063874

Ian Medcalf 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
Dolwyddelan Β· 2.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen y Benar is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 431 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 y Benar is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Dolwyddelan. It features a prominent landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and climbers. The area offers various routes for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding terrain. The postcode for Pen y Benar is LL25.

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Coordinates
53.0338, -3.8940
District
Conwy
Parish
Dolwyddelan
Postcode
LL25 0YZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bangor Aberconwy
Nearest railway station
Dolwyddelan β€” 2.1 km

Sources

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Tomen y Castell

Tomen y Castell β€” castle in Dolwyddelan, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.

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Historic churches Β· North Wales

St Gwyddelan's Church

St Gwyddelan's Church β€” Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Quarries Β· North Wales

Ty'n-y-Bryn quarry

Ty'n-y-Bryn quarry β€” Slate quarry near Dolwyddelan, Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Pen y Benar

Places to stay

Sign of Y Gwydyr - geograph.org.uk - 6292925πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North Wales

Y Gwydyr

Y Gwydyr β€” a hotel in wales north.

β†— ygwydyr.co.uk
Dolwyddelan Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4270073πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North Wales

Bryn Tirion Farm

Bryn Tirion Farm β€” a campsite in wales north.

β†— croeso-betws.org.uk
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Hostels Β· North Wales

Bryn Tirion Farm

Bryn Tirion Farm β€” a hostel in wales north.

β†— croeso-betws.org.uk
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Hostels Β· North Wales

Lledr House Hostel

Lledr House Hostel β€” a hostel in wales north.

Plas Penaeldroch Manor - geograph.org.uk - 7811802πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North Wales

Lledr Hall Outdoor Education Centre

Lledr Hall Outdoor Education Centre β€” a hostel in wales north.

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Hotels Β· North Wales

Gwesty Ty Gorsaf Hotel

Gwesty Ty Gorsaf Hotel β€” a hotel in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants Β· North Wales

Pete's Eats

Pete's Eats β€” a restaurant in wales north.

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Restaurants Β· North Wales

Tafarn Tryfan

Tafarn Tryfan β€” a restaurant in wales north.

β†— tafarn-tryfan-inn.co.uk
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Restaurants Β· North Wales

Castle Cottage Inn

Castle Cottage Inn β€” a restaurant in wales north.

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Restaurants Β· North Wales

Y Branwen

Y Branwen β€” a restaurant in wales north.

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Mountains & hills Β· North Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen y Benar?
Pen y Benar is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL25 0YZ), in the parish of Dolwyddelan.
What is Pen y Benar?
Pen y Benar β€” mountain in wales north. Elevation: 431 m.
How do I get to Pen y Benar?
The nearest railway station is Dolwyddelan, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL25 0YZ.
How do I get to Pen y Benar?
The nearest railway station is Dolwyddelan, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL25 0YZ.