Mountains & hills · North Wales
Pen y Gefn
In or near St Asaph.
Pen y Gefn — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 233 m.
J Scott — 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
- Prestatyn · 9.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen y Gefn is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 233 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pen y Gefn is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Whitford and the postcode area CH8. It is part of the RAMSAR-designated site of The Dee Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that offers opportunities for walking and appreciating the surrounding environment. The area is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic views, making it a notable location for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2770, -3.2965
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Whitford
- Postcode
- CH8 8RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: n3437354344 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y Gefn?
- Pen y Gefn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 8RF), in the parish of Whitford.
- What is Pen y Gefn?
- Pen y Gefn — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 233 m.
- How do I get to Pen y Gefn?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 9.9 km away. The nearest town is St Asaph. Drivers can use postcode CH8 8RF.
- Is Pen y Gefn a protected site?
- Yes — Pen y Gefn is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Pen y Gefn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 8RF. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.