Hill forts · North Wales
Pen-y-Gaer hillfort
In or near Llanbedrog.
Pen-y-Gaer hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pwllheli · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen-y-Gaer hillfort is a hill fort located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Pen-y-Gaer hillfort is a prehistoric hillfort located in North Wales. It is notable for its archaeological significance, reflecting the region's ancient defensive structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8545, -4.4914
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanbedrog
- Postcode
- LL53 7UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Pwllheli — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/5426912766 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-Gaer hillfort?
- Pen-y-Gaer hillfort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL53 7UB), in the parish of Llanbedrog.
- What is Pen-y-Gaer hillfort?
- Pen-y-Gaer hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Gaer hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Pwllheli, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL53 7UB.
- Is Pen-y-Gaer hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Pen-y-Gaer hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Gaer hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Pwllheli, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL53 7UB.