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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Pen y Farchwel

In or near Llanfair Caereinion.

Free admission

Pen y Farchwel — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 331 m.

Hill above Farchwel - geograph.org.uk - 899315

Oliver Dixon — 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
Heniarth · 7.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen y Farchwel is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 331 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 y Farchwel is a mountain located in North Wales. It is noted for its prominent peak and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with walkers and offers various routes for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Coordinates
52.7271, -3.3432
District
Powys
Parish
Llanfihangel
Postcode
SY22 5JF
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Nearest railway station
Heniarth7.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen y Farchwel?
Pen y Farchwel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY22 5JF), in the parish of Llanfihangel.
What is Pen y Farchwel?
Pen y Farchwel — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 331 m.
How do I get to Pen y Farchwel?
The nearest railway station is Heniarth, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY22 5JF.
Is Pen y Farchwel free to visit?
Yes, Pen y Farchwel is free to enter.
How do I get to Pen y Farchwel?
The nearest railway station is Heniarth, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY22 5JF.