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Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Pen y Garn

In or near Abergynolwyn.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Pen y Garn β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

Looking towards Cader Idris from the summit of Pen y Garn - geograph.org.uk - 8000368

Roger Templeman 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
Fairbourne Β· 2.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pen y Garn is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Pen y Garn is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Arthog. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. Visitors can expect a range of hiking opportunities, with trails that cater to varying levels of experience. The mountain's elevation offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Coordinates
52.6775, -4.0330
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Arthog
Postcode
LL38 2TJ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Fairbourne β€” 2.3 km

Sources

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Looking towards Cader Idris from the summit of Pen y Garn - geograph.org.uk - 8000368πŸ“· 5

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Archaeological sites Β· Mid Wales

Cyfannedd Fawr Lead And Copper Mine

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Cyfannedd Fawr Lead And Copper Mine

Cyfannedd Fawr Lead And Copper Mine β€” archaeological in wales mid.

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Where to eat & stay near Pen y Garn

Places to stay

War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7221444πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Mid Wales

Arthog Outdoor Education Centre

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

War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7221444πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Bwlch Gwyn Farm

Bwlch Gwyn Farm β€” a campsite in wales north.

War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7221444πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Bwlch Gwyn Farm

Bwlch Gwyn Farm β€” a caravan park in wales north.

Llanllwyda, Dysynni Valley - geograph.org.uk - 2511322πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Misses Williams Camping

Misses Williams Camping β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Barmouth round lock up - geograph.org.uk - 6150296πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Mid Wales

The Tilman

The Tilman β€” a hotel in wales north.

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Hotels Β· Mid Wales

Bae Abermaw

Bae Abermaw β€” a hotel in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

Level crossing at Fairbourne - geograph.org.uk - 7551487πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Mid Wales

Penrhyn Bar and Grill

Penrhyn Bar and Grill β€” a restaurant in wales mid.

Royal Ship Hotel in Dolgellau - geograph.org.uk - 5898400πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· Mid Wales

Y Sospan

Y Sospan β€” a cafΓ© in wales north.

Free↗ ysospan.co.uk
Scene outside the Royal Ship 1 - geograph.org.uk - 1531632πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· Mid Wales

T.H. Roberts

T.H. Roberts β€” a cafΓ© in wales north.

Cross Foxes Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6026831πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Mid Wales

Cross Foxes

Cross Foxes β€” a restaurant in wales north.

Free↗ crossfoxes.co.uk
Machynlleth Clock Tower - geograph.org.uk - 3391367πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· Mid Wales

The White Lion Hotel

The White Lion Hotel β€” a restaurant in wales mid.

Free↗ whitelionhotel.co.uk
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Restaurants Β· Mid Wales

The Wildfowler

The Wildfowler β€” a restaurant in wales mid.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen y Garn?
Pen y Garn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL38 2TJ), in the parish of Arthog.
What is Pen y Garn?
Pen y Garn β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.
How do I get to Pen y Garn?
The nearest railway station is Fairbourne, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL38 2TJ.
How do I get to Pen y Garn?
The nearest railway station is Fairbourne, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL38 2TJ.