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The Great Britain Guide

National parks · Mid Wales

Sennybridge Training Area

In or near Llanwrtyd.

Free admission

Sennybridge Training Area in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Sennybridge Training Area, national parks in Mid Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–8 h
Best time of year
Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Llangammarch · 6.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Sennybridge Training Area, the nearest railway station is Llangammarch, located 6.9 km away. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Sennybridge Training Area is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Sennybridge Training Area (SENTA) is a UK Ministry of Defence military training area near the village of Sennybridge in Powys, Wales. It consists of approximately 12,545 ha (31,000 acres) of Ministry of Defence freehold land and 2,428 ha (6,000 acres) of land leased from Forest Enterprise. The training area is the third largest military training area in the United Kingdom. It covers 19 km (12 mi) south west to north east and 8 km (5 mi) south east to north west. It lies to the north of the Brecon Beacons National Park on Mynydd Eppynt. The site was acquired by the War Office in 1939. In 2023 a driver for the British military died on Sennybridge Training Area.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.0519, -3.5589
Address
Sennybridge
Established
1939
Nearest railway station
Llangammarch6.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sennybridge Training Area?
Sennybridge Training Area is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Sennybridge Training Area?
Sennybridge Training Area in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sennybridge Training Area?
The nearest railway station is Llangammarch, about 6.9 km away. Its coordinates are 52.0519°, -3.5589°.
When was Sennybridge Training Area built?
Built or established in 1939.
Who owns Sennybridge Training Area?
Sennybridge Training Area is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
Is Sennybridge Training Area free to visit?
Yes, Sennybridge Training Area is free to enter.
How do I get to Sennybridge Training Area?
The nearest railway station is Llangammarch, about 6.9 km away.