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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Waun y Gadair

In or near Llanidloes.

Free admission

Waun y Gadair — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 404 m.

Steep slopes above Llyn Clywedog - geograph.org.uk - 1589916

Andrew Hill — 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)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Waun y Gadair is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 404 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.

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Place summary

Waun y Gadair is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is part of the Cambrian Mountains and is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty. The area is popular for walking and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

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

Coordinates
52.4857, -3.5945
District
Powys
Parish
Trefeglwys
Postcode
SY17 5RS
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waun y Gadair?
Waun y Gadair is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY17 5RS), in the parish of Trefeglwys.
What is Waun y Gadair?
Waun y Gadair — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 404 m.
How do I get to Waun y Gadair?
Drivers can use postcode SY17 5RS.
Is Waun y Gadair free to visit?
Yes, Waun y Gadair is free to enter.
How do I get to Waun y Gadair?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY17 5RS. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.