Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Pen-y-gwaith
In or near Capel Garmon.
Pen-y-gwaith β mountain in wales north. Elevation: 310 m.

Andy Waddington β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- 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
- osm: n11862210698 (ODbL)
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Pen Ucha'r-gwaith
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Llyn Glan Gors
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Mynydd Bwlchyrhaearn
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Pen y Drum
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Gwydir Mawr
Mountain bike trails Β· 1.0 km

Llanrhychwyn Church
Historic churches Β· 1.3 km

Rhaeadr y Parc Mawr
Waterfalls Β· 1.5 km

Llyn Geirionydd
Reservoirs & lochs Β· 1.5 km

Pen Uchaf Gwydyr
Mountains & hills Β· 1.6 km

Llyn Tynymynydd
Reservoirs & lochs Β· 1.6 km

Parc Uchaf Gwydyr
Mountains & hills Β· 1.6 km
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Gwydir Forest
Gwydir Forest β forest in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Pen Ucha'r-gwaith
Pen Ucha'r-gwaith β mountain in wales north. Elevation: 305 m.
π· 3Reservoirs & lochs Β· North Wales
Llyn Glan Gors
Llyn Glan Gors β lake in the Gwydir Forest in north Wales.
Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Mynydd Bwlchyrhaearn
Mynydd Bwlchyrhaearn β a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 332 m.
Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Pen y Drum
Pen y Drum β a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 319 m.
Where to eat & stay near Pen-y-gwaith
Places to stay
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Gwydyr View Lodge Park
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π· 5Campsites Β· North Wales
Cornel Scout Campsite
Cornel Scout Campsite β a campsite in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants Β· North Wales
Tafarn Tryfan
Tafarn Tryfan β a restaurant in wales north.
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Cemlyn Bay and lagoon
Cemlyn Bay and lagoon β Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales.
π· 3Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Aberffraw Bay
Aberffraw Bay β bay on the west coast of Anglesey, in Wales, UK.
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π· 3Mountains & hills Β· North Wales
Aran Benllyn
Aran Benllyn β Named summit at 884 m.
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.