Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales
The Common
In or near Llanfair Caereinion.
The Common β mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 158 m.

Penny Mayes β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool Raven Square Β· 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Common is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 158 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Common is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Welshpool, postcode SY21. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Shropshire Hills. Visitors can expect expansive views and a variety of walking opportunities in a landscape characterised by natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6687, -3.1517
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 9HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool Raven Square β 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: n3495186855 (ODbL)
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Burgess Lands
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St Mary's Church, Welshpool
Historic churches Β· 0.9 km

War Memorial in churchyard at Church of St Mary
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.9 km

Groes-Pluen
Mountains & hills Β· 1.0 km

Universal Pentecostal Church
Historic churches Β· 1.0 km

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train
Public art & sculpture Β· 1.0 km

Christ Church, Welshpool
Historic churches Β· 1.0 km

English Congregational Chapel
Historic churches Β· 1.1 km

Welshpool
Historic churches Β· 1.1 km

Llanerchydol Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.1 km

The Royal Oak
Hotels Β· 1.1 km
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Cherrytree Bank
Cherrytree Bank β mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 150 m.
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Burgess Lands
Burgess Lands β mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 150 m.
Historic churches Β· Mid Wales
St Mary's Church, Welshpool
St Mary's Church, Welshpool β Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments Β· Mid Wales
War Memorial in churchyard at Church of St Mary
War Memorial in churchyard at Church of St Mary β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Groes-Pluen
Groes-Pluen β mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 178 m.
Historic churches Β· Mid Wales
Universal Pentecostal Church
Universal Pentecostal Church β Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Common
Places to stay
π· 5Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales
Derwen Mill Holiday Park
Derwen Mill Holiday Park β a caravan park in wales mid.
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π· 3Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales
Valley View Holiday Park
Valley View Holiday Park β a caravan park in wales north.
Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales
The Vine Touring Park
The Vine Touring Park β a caravan park in wales north.
π· 5Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales
Bank Farm Caravan Park Welshpool
Bank Farm Caravan Park Welshpool β a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales
The Checkers
The Checkers in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· North Wales
Butcher's Arms Public House
Butcher's Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales
The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear
The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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π· 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Common?
- The Common is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 9HJ), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is The Common?
- The Common β mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 158 m.
- How do I get to The Common?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool Raven Square, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 9HJ.
- Is The Common a protected site?
- Yes β The Common is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Common?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool Raven Square, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 9HJ.