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Pen y Graig-fawr

Hill, Mountain in Montgomeryshire

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Pen y Graig-fawr

Forestry barrier Access to Coed Pant y Bating.
Forestry barrier Credit: Alan Hughes

Pen y Graig-fawr is a hill located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is part of the Berwyn range of hills, which are known for their stunning natural beauty and rugged terrain. Pen y Graig-fawr stands at an elevation of approximately 1,840 feet (560 meters) above sea level, making it a prominent feature in the surrounding landscape.

The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and bracken, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Visitors to Pen y Graig-fawr can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills, valleys, and forests.

The area around Pen y Graig-fawr is popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to explore the network of walking trails that crisscross the hillside. The summit of Pen y Graig-fawr offers a challenging but rewarding climb, with breathtaking views awaiting those who reach the top.

Overall, Pen y Graig-fawr is a picturesque and rugged hill that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Pen y Graig-fawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.580521/-3.8118303 or Grid Reference SN7799. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry barrier Access to Coed Pant y Bating.
Forestry barrier
Access to Coed Pant y Bating.
Track to Caeheulon Farm
Track to Caeheulon Farm
Y Bwthyn Tyr Peg Toll-house Cottage. Odd that it doesn’t appear in the comprehensive list of Welsh turnpikes (296) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.turnpikes.org.uk/Tollhouses%20of%20mid%20Wales.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.turnpikes.org.uk/Tollhouses%20of%20mid%20Wales.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Y Bwthyn Tyr Peg
Toll-house Cottage. Odd that it doesn’t appear in the comprehensive list of Welsh turnpikes (296) LinkExternal link
Tyr Peg Welsh for ‘Turnpike’. This shed appears to be connected with the adjacent Y Bwthyn Tyr Peg. Odd that it doesn’t appear in the comprehensive list of Welsh turnpikes (296) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.turnpikes.org.uk/Tollhouses%20of%20mid%20Wales.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.turnpikes.org.uk/Tollhouses%20of%20mid%20Wales.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Tyr Peg
Welsh for ‘Turnpike’. This shed appears to be connected with the adjacent Y Bwthyn Tyr Peg. Odd that it doesn’t appear in the comprehensive list of Welsh turnpikes (296) LinkExternal link
Road along the Afon Dulas valley
Road along the Afon Dulas valley
Woodland in the Dulas valley
Woodland in the Dulas valley
Tree-lined road in the Dulas valley
Tree-lined road in the Dulas valley
A road junction in Forge
A road junction in Forge
Welcome to Forge/Bontfaen The English and Welsh names for the village are very different. The Welsh translates as (The) Stonebridge. 'The' has been lost over the years, but its one-time presence is shown by the mutation of 'pont' to 'bont'.
Welcome to Forge/Bontfaen
The English and Welsh names for the village are very different. The Welsh translates as (The) Stonebridge. 'The' has been lost over the years, but its one-time presence is shown by the mutation of 'pont' to 'bont'.
Looking down to the Afon Dulas
Looking down to the Afon Dulas
Grassland and woodland by the Afon Dulas
Grassland and woodland by the Afon Dulas
Looking down on Felin y coed
Looking down on Felin y coed
Woodland and fields near Coed Cae-heulen
Woodland and fields near Coed Cae-heulen
Glyndwr's Way near Llyn Glanmerin
Glyndwr's Way near Llyn Glanmerin
View from Glyndwr's Way near Llyn Glanmerin
View from Glyndwr's Way near Llyn Glanmerin
Track to climbing up to Cae Heulen On the north side of the Machynlleth - Llanidloes road. The mapped public bridleway is a little distance further west.
Track to climbing up to Cae Heulen
On the north side of the Machynlleth - Llanidloes road. The mapped public bridleway is a little distance further west.
The valley of Afon Dulas, looking west Cattle pasture on the north bank, deciduous woodland on the south.
The valley of Afon Dulas, looking west
Cattle pasture on the north bank, deciduous woodland on the south.
The valley of Afon Dulas, looking south-west Cattle pasture on the north bank, deciduous woodland on the south.
The valley of Afon Dulas, looking south-west
Cattle pasture on the north bank, deciduous woodland on the south.
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Pen y Graig-fawr is located at Grid Ref: SN7799 (Lat: 52.580521, Lng: -3.8118303)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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///snuck.spend.cadet. Near Machynlleth, Powys

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