Mountains & hills · North Wales
Pen y Ball
Pen y Ball — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 258 m.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen y Ball is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 258 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
Place summary
Pen y Ball is a mountain located in North Wales. It is known for its distinctive profile and forms part of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking routes and views characteristic of the Welsh countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2717, -3.2407
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Brynford
- Postcode
- CH8 8SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
Sources
- wikidata: Q106710102 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y Ball?
- Pen y Ball is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 8SU), in the parish of Brynford.
- Is Pen y Ball free to visit?
- Yes, Pen y Ball is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pen y Ball?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 8SU. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.