Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Penglais
In or near Borth.
Penglais — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 152 m.
Andrew Hill — 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
- Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Penglais is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 152 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
Penglais is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It offers notable views of the surrounding landscape, characteristic of the region's natural beauty. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting both locals and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4284, -4.0667
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Tirymynach
- Postcode
- SY23 3DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13130678 (CC0)
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Historic houses · 0.9 km
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Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Craigyfulfran & Clarach
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Clarach Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Penglais Nature Park
Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Amusement Park
Theme parks · 1.1 km
Nantcellan Barns
Campsites · 1.1 km
Aberystwyth University
Other places · 1.2 km
Constitution Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
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Clarach Bay Caravan Park
Clarach Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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Plas Cwmcynfelin
Plas Cwmcynfelin — House near Aberystwyth, Wales.
📷 5Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Pont Llangorwen
Pont Llangorwen — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Craigyfulfran & Clarach
Craigyfulfran & Clarach in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Penglais
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Mid Wales
Clarach Bay Caravan Park
Clarach Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · Mid Wales
Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
Llywernog Silver Lead Mine — a café in wales mid.
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📷 5Restaurants · Mid Wales
The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel — a restaurant in wales mid.
📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Commercial Inn
The Commercial Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penglais?
- Penglais is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3DH), in the parish of Tirymynach.
- What is Penglais?
- Penglais — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 152 m.
- How do I get to Penglais?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3DH.
- Is Penglais free to visit?
- Yes, Penglais is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penglais?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3DH.