Mountains & hills · North Wales
Pen-y-gelli
In or near St Asaph.
Pen-y-gelli — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 233 m.
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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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen-y-gelli is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 233 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pen-y-gelli is a mountain located in North Wales. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic vistas typical of the region's landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2760, -3.2977
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Whitford
- Postcode
- CH8 8RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106710153 (CC0)
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Burial mounds & barrows · 1.8 km
Hen Caerwys Field System Earthworks
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Holywell Earth Circle (Earthwork)
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
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Crown Farm (ruined)
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Bwrdd-y-rhyfel
Bwrdd-y-rhyfel — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North Wales
Brynabella Mound
Brynabella Mound — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Coed Allt y Tywood Mound
Coed Allt y Tywood Mound — a literary house museum in wales north.
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Y Gorseddau Tumulus 1
Y Gorseddau Tumulus 1 — a burial mound in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pen-y-gelli
Places to stay
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Barlow's Caravan Park
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Caerwys Castle Caravan Park
Caerwys Castle Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Pen-isaf Mynydd Caravan Park
Pen-isaf Mynydd Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Pen-isaf Mynydd Campsite
Pen-isaf Mynydd Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
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Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Aran Benllyn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-gelli?
- Pen-y-gelli is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 8RF), in the parish of Whitford.
- What is Pen-y-gelli?
- Pen-y-gelli — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 233 m.
- How do I get to Pen-y-gelli?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 8RF.
- Is Pen-y-gelli a protected site?
- Yes — Pen-y-gelli is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Pen-y-gelli free to visit?
- Yes, Pen-y-gelli is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pen-y-gelli?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 8RF. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.