Mountains & hills · South Wales
Pen y Foel
In or near Treforest.
Pen y Foel — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 331 m.
Gareth James — 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
- Abercynon · 1.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen y Foel is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 331 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 Foel is a mountain located in South Wales, specifically within the parishes of Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm. This prominent peak offers a range of walking opportunities and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Welsh mountains, making it suitable for experienced walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is also notable for its natural beauty and wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6413, -3.3453
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm
- Postcode
- CF37 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Nearest railway station
- Abercynon — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: n6256480220 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q106711417 (CC0)
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Ynysybwl War Memorial
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Road bridge over Nant Clydach
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y Foel?
- Pen y Foel is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 3LY), in the parish of Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm.
- What is Pen y Foel?
- Pen y Foel — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 331 m.
- How do I get to Pen y Foel?
- The nearest railway station is Abercynon, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 3LY.
- How do I get to Pen y Foel?
- The nearest railway station is Abercynon, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 3LY.