Forests & woodlands · Mid Wales
Petrified Forest
In or near Borth.
Petrified Forest — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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
- Borth — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/4370836289 (ODbL)
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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.