Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height611 m2,005 ft
Grid RefSN 79857 77148
OS Map213OS Explorer
AreaPumlumon
Wind turbines of the Cefn Croes wind farm stand very near the summit of Pen y Garn, a 611 m hill topping a 500–600 m plateau in the Cambrian Mountains. Its name means 'head of the cairn', and the top has a very large shelter cairn hollowed from an ancient burial cairn and a trig point, though the highest ground is by a gate. The whole Plynlimon range can be seen about 10 km to the north.
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Our Route
Distance6.7 mi10.8 km
Ascent460 m1,510 ft
Time3h 25mwalking
StartSN 7707 7393Grid reference of the start
DirectionsSafety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
