Pen y Garn-goch
Mountain in Wales
The hike up Pen y Garn-goch
The route starts at White Bridge 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 Garn-goch?
Pen y Garn-goch is 487 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 160 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Pen y Garn-goch?
From White Bridge Car Park it is about 5.3 km one way with 348 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 51 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Pen y Garn-goch?
The nearest parking is White Bridge Car Park (west of the peak) — 5.3 km on foot · ↑ 348 m · about 3 h 51 min round trip. Alternative: Pwll Bo (west of the peak) (about 5.9 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 Garn-goch in Conquer?
Yes — Pen y Garn-goch 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 Garn-goch in the app
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