Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Penshwa
In or near Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
Penshwa — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
J Scott — 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
- Newtown · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Penshwa is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Penshwa is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn. This prominent geographical feature offers varied terrain and views typical of the Welsh landscape. It is accessible for walkers and hikers, providing an opportunity to explore the natural surroundings. The postcode for the area is SY16.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5338, -3.3258
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
- Postcode
- SY16 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611061 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Newtown Llanllwchaiarn West
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Newtown West
Other places · 1.3 km
Newtown Textile Museum
Museums · 1.8 km
Bryn Bank Hillfort
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Highgate
Villages · 1.9 km
Gorsedd Circle Centre Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Newtown Gorsedd Circle
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
The Long Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Elephant and Castle Hotel
Hotels · 2.0 km
The Regent Centre
Cinemas · 2.0 km
Back Lane drill hall
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Robert Owen Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
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Newtown Textile Museum
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penshwa?
- Penshwa is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY16 3LY), in the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
- What is Penshwa?
- Penshwa — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Penshwa?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY16 3LY.
- How do I get to Penshwa?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY16 3LY.