Pen y Gadair Fawr
Mountain in Wales
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The hike up Pen y Gadair Fawr
The route starts at Mynydd Du Forest — 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 Gadair Fawr?
Pen y Gadair Fawr is 800 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 47 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Pen y Gadair Fawr?
From Mynydd Du Forest it is about 2.9 km one way with 423 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 51 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Pen y Gadair Fawr?
The nearest parking is Mynydd Du Forest (east of the peak) — 2.9 km on foot · ↑ 423 m · about 2 h 51 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 5.2 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 Gadair Fawr in Conquer?
Yes — Pen y Gadair Fawr 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.
Conquer Pen y Gadair Fawr in the app
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