Pen yr Ole Wen, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Pen yr Ole Wen
Address: Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

#42 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and in Wales. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range. ()

Elevation: 3209 ftProminence: 148 ftCoordinates: 53°8'15"N, 4°0'38"W

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Pen yr Ole Wen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ogwen Cottage, Ffynnon Lloer, Llyn Ogwen, Carnedd Dafydd.

1 miSW
Waterfall
Ogwen Cottage, Bethesda
26 min walk • Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, Ogwen Cottage offers an idyllic retreat in the city of Bethesda, United Kingdom. This charming facility is not just a haven for hikers and climbers but a gateway to some of the most breathtaking scenery...
0.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ffynnon Lloer, Snowdonia National Park
11 min walk • Ffynnon Lloer is a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales. It lies below the peaks of Pen yr Ole Wen and Carnedd Dafydd at a height of 2,225 feet and covers an area of some 6 acres.
1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia National Park
25 min walk • Llyn Ogwen is a ribbon lake in north-west Wales. It lies alongside the A5 road between two mountain ranges of Snowdonia, the Carneddau and the Glyderau.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Carnedd Dafydd, Snowdonia National Park
21 min walk • Carnedd Dafydd is a mountain peak in the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, North Wales, and is the third highest peak in Wales, or the fourth if Crib y Ddysgl on the Snowdon ridge is counted.
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Dyffryn Ogwen, Snowdonia National Park
25 min walk • Dyffryn Ogwen, or Ogwen Valley, is a valley mostly located in the Welsh county of Gwynedd. The upper section of the valley, east of Llyn Ogwen, lies in the county of Conwy.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Foel Meirch, Snowdonia National Park
20 min walk • Foel Meirch is a top of Carnedd Dafydd in the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, North Wales. It offers commanding views of Carnedd Llewelyn and Yr Elen, and the Ysgolion Duon Cliffs.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Welsh 1000 m Peaks Race, Snowdonia National Park
21 min walk • The Welsh 1000m Peaks Race takes place on the first Saturday in June each year. The 32 km route is also known as the Snowdonia Summits Marathon as competitors have to reach the top of all the 1000 metre peaks in Wales.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pen yr Ole Wen?

Nearby attractions include Ffynnon Lloer, Snowdonia National Park (11 min walk), Foel Meirch, Snowdonia National Park (20 min walk), Carnedd Dafydd, Snowdonia National Park (21 min walk), Welsh 1000 m Peaks Race, Snowdonia National Park (21 min walk).

Pen yr Ole Wen, Snowdonia National Park

Facts and practical information

Snowdonia National Park plan & book

Pen yr Ole Wen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ogwen Cottage, Bethesda

Ffynnon Lloer, Snowdonia National Park

Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia National Park

Carnedd Dafydd, Snowdonia National Park

Dyffryn Ogwen, Snowdonia National Park

Foel Meirch, Snowdonia National Park

Welsh 1000 m Peaks Race, Snowdonia National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pen yr Ole Wen?