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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · Mid Wales

Petrified Forest

In or near Borth.

Free admission

Petrified Forest — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Southwards along Borth beach - geograph.org.uk - 1396765

Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Borth · 1.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Petrified Forest is a other located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Petrified Forest is located in Mid Wales. This geological site features fossilised trees, providing insight into ancient ecosystems. It is notable for its well-preserved specimens, which date back millions of years.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5059, -4.0562
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Borth
Postcode
SY24 5JU
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Borth1.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Petrified Forest?
Petrified Forest is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY24 5JU), in the parish of Borth.
What is Petrified Forest?
Petrified Forest — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Petrified Forest?
The nearest railway station is Borth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY24 5JU.
Is Petrified Forest free to visit?
Yes, Petrified Forest is free to enter.
How do I get to Petrified Forest?
The nearest railway station is Borth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY24 5JU.