Mountains & hills · North Wales
Pen yr Orsedd
In or near Capel Garmon.
Pen yr Orsedd — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 442 m.

Alwyn Williams — 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
- Betws-y-Coed · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen yr Orsedd is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 442 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 yr Orsedd is a mountain located in North Wales. It is part of the Snowdonia National Park and offers views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0856, -3.6543
- Nearest railway station
- Betws-y-Coed — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106709792 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen yr Orsedd?
- Pen yr Orsedd is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Pen yr Orsedd?
- Pen yr Orsedd — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 442 m.
- How do I get to Pen yr Orsedd?
- The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 9.8 km away. Its coordinates are 53.0856°, -3.6543°.
- Is Pen yr Orsedd free to visit?
- Yes, Pen yr Orsedd is free to enter.