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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North Wales

Pen-y-gwaith

In or near Capel Garmon.

Pen-y-gwaith β€” mountain in wales north. Elevation: 310 m.

Steep track above Hafna mine - geograph.org.uk - 7342729

Andy Waddington 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
Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst Β· 2.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pen-y-gwaith is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 310 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Pen-y-gwaith is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Trefriw, postcode LL27. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the Snowdonia National Park. It offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural landscape. The mountain contributes to the dramatic topography of the region, making it a notable feature of the local geography.

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Coordinates
53.1259, -3.8292
District
Conwy
Parish
Trefriw
Postcode
LL27 0YZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bangor Aberconwy
Nearest railway station
Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst β€” 2.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Pen-y-gwaith

Places to stay

Road Bridge Over Afon Crafnant, Trefriw - geograph.org.uk - 3684802πŸ“· 5

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Gwydyr View Lodge Park

Gwydyr View Lodge Park β€” a caravan park in wales north.

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Glyn Farm Caravans

Glyn Farm Caravans β€” a caravan park in wales north.

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Cornel Scout Campsite

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Afon-las

Afon-las β€” a caravan park in wales north.

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Campsites Β· North Wales

Hafod Farm

Hafod Farm β€” a campsite in wales north.

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Caravan parks Β· North Wales

Fron Francis

Fron Francis β€” a caravan park in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

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Tafarn Tryfan

Tafarn Tryfan β€” a restaurant in wales north.

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Pen y Bryn Tearooms

Pen y Bryn Tearooms β€” a cafΓ© in wales north.

Plas Mawr in the High Street - geograph.org.uk - 2447183πŸ“· 7

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Alfredo Restaurant

Alfredo Restaurant β€” a restaurant in wales north.

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Chapter 2 Coffee Shop

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Hickory's Smokehouse

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen-y-gwaith?
Pen-y-gwaith is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL27 0YZ), in the parish of Trefriw.
What is Pen-y-gwaith?
Pen-y-gwaith β€” mountain in wales north. Elevation: 310 m.
How do I get to Pen-y-gwaith?
The nearest railway station is Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL27 0YZ.
How do I get to Pen-y-gwaith?
The nearest railway station is Gogledd Llanrwst / North Llanrwst, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL27 0YZ.