Mountains & hills · North Wales
Uwchafon
Uwchafon — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 472 m.
Eric Jones — 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
- Pentrepiod Halt · 2.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Uwchafon is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 472 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Uwchafon is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Llangywer. It features a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore its natural beauty. Visitors can expect a range of walking routes suitable for various skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8508, -3.6257
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llangywer
- Postcode
- LL23 7BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Pentrepiod Halt — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n3806084157 (ODbL)
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Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
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Pont Afon Fechan
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite
Campsites · 2.6 km
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Where to eat & stay near Uwchafon
Places to stay
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Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite
Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
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Glanllyn Lakeside
Glanllyn Lakeside — a campsite in wales north.
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Hendre Mawr Caravan Park
Hendre Mawr Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant — a restaurant in wales north. Cuisine: welsh;british;fine dining. 5-star.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uwchafon?
- Uwchafon is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7BU), in the parish of Llangywer.
- What is Uwchafon?
- Uwchafon — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 472 m.
- How do I get to Uwchafon?
- The nearest railway station is Pentrepiod Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7BU.
- How do I get to Uwchafon?
- The nearest railway station is Pentrepiod Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7BU.