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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Pen y Gurnos

In or near Llanwrtyd.

Free admission

Pen y Gurnos — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 456 m.

Slopes above the Doethie valley - geograph.org.uk - 2238936

Jeremy Bolwell — 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
Sugar Loaf · 10.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen y Gurnos is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 456 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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Place summary

Pen y Gurnos is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is known for its distinctive summit and forms part of the scenic landscape characteristic of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.1466, -3.7875
Nearest railway station
Sugar Loaf10 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen y Gurnos?
Pen y Gurnos is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Pen y Gurnos?
Pen y Gurnos — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 456 m.
How do I get to Pen y Gurnos?
The nearest railway station is Sugar Loaf, about 10.0 km away. Its coordinates are 52.1466°, -3.7875°.
Is Pen y Gurnos free to visit?
Yes, Pen y Gurnos is free to enter.