Pen y Bryn-mawr
Mountain in Wales
The hike up Pen y Bryn-mawr
The route starts at Llanafan Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Pen y Bryn-mawr?
Pen y Bryn-mawr is 342 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 119 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Pen y Bryn-mawr?
From Llanafan Car Park it is about 3.4 km one way with 261 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 33 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Pen y Bryn-mawr?
The nearest parking is Llanafan Car Park (southwest of the peak) — 3.4 km on foot · ↑ 261 m · about 2 h 33 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 4.8 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Pen y Bryn-mawr in Conquer?
Yes — Pen y Bryn-mawr is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
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