Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Y Golfa

In or near Llanfair Caereinion.

Free admission

Y Golfa — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 341 m.

Glyndŵr's Way - geograph.org.uk - 4811878

CBL — 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
Sylfaen · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Y Golfa is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 341 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.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Y Golfa is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is noted for its distinctive landscape and natural features, offering views of the surrounding countryside.

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

Coordinates
52.6553, -3.2100
District
Powys
Parish
Castle Caereinion
Postcode
SY21 9AQ
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Nearest railway station
Sylfaen0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Glyndŵr's Way - geograph.org.uk - 4811878📷 5

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Y Golfa

Y Golfa — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 341.68 m.

🐕
Welshpool ^ Llanfair Light Railway - 1979 - geograph.org.uk - 2457601📷 5

Vineyards · Mid Wales

Y Golfa Camp

Y Golfa Camp — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

The Earl at Sylfaen Halt - geograph.org.uk - 7599993📷 4

Farms (open to visitors) · Mid Wales

Sylfaen railway station

Sylfaen railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

👶wllr.org.uk
Gate for Glyndwr's Way - geograph.org.uk - 7331991📷 5

Vineyards · Mid Wales

Tan-y-Clawdd Camp

Tan-y-Clawdd Camp — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Cwm Farm entrance - geograph.org.uk - 1482416📷 5

Vineyards · Mid Wales

Pen-y-Foel

Pen-y-Foel — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Cwm Farm entrance - geograph.org.uk - 1482416📷 3

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Pen-y-foel

Pen-y-foel — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 283 m.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Y Golfa

Places to stay

Hidden Valley Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 569506📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley — a caravan park in wales mid.

Royal Oak Hotel information notice, Welshpool - geograph.org.uk - 7266637📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak — a hotel in wales mid.

Plant area - Derwen Garden Centre - geograph.org.uk - 440946📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Derwen Mill Holiday Park

Derwen Mill Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Sheep-farming in the Rhiw Valley - geograph.org.uk - 3344913📷 4

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Maes Yr Afon Holiday Home Park

Maes Yr Afon Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

maesyrafon.co.uk
Old Milepost by the B4389, Maes-y-Wennol - geograph.org.uk - 8072911📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Pen-Y-Pentre Caravan Park

Pen-Y-Pentre Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

A495 near Tan y Ffridd - geograph.org.uk - 7245802📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Fir View Tan Y Ffridd Holiday Park

Fir View Tan Y Ffridd Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Freefir-view.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Tutus in Berriew - geograph.org.uk - 2838119📷 7

Cafés · Mid Wales

Lychgate Cottage

Lychgate Cottage — a café in wales mid.

Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 540735📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Checkers

The Checkers in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶checkerswales.co.uk
Chirbury, St. Michael's Church - geograph.org.uk - 6154465📷 7

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Herbert Arms Hotel

Herbert Arms Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Bishop's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5883974📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

White Gates - geograph.org.uk - 3725314📷 7

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear

The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

More mountains in this region

Breidden Hill📷 3

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Breidden Hill

Breidden Hill — Named summit at 366 m.

Free🐕
Cribin Fawr📷 3

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Cribin Fawr

Cribin Fawr — Named summit at 659 m.

Free🐕
Cyfrwy📷 3

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Cyfrwy

Cyfrwy — Named summit at 811 m.

Free🐕
Foel Benddin📷 3

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Foel Benddin

Foel Benddin — Named summit at 543 m.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Y Golfa?
Y Golfa is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 9AQ), in the parish of Castle Caereinion.
What is Y Golfa?
Y Golfa — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 341 m.
How do I get to Y Golfa?
The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 9AQ.
Is Y Golfa a protected site?
Yes — Y Golfa is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is Y Golfa free to visit?
Yes, Y Golfa is free to enter.
How do I get to Y Golfa?
The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 9AQ.