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Natural landmarks · Mid Wales

Y Garn

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Y Garn — mountain (684m) in Ceredigion.

Y Garn, natural landmarks in Mid Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Rhiwfron · 8.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Y Garn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain (684m) in Ceredigion". Coordinates: 52.4505°, -3.8031°.

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Heritage listing

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From Cadw under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Y Garn is a subsidiary summit of Pen Pumlumon Fawr and the fourth highest peak on the Plynlimon massif, a part of the Cambrian Mountains in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. The summit is marked by a large shelter cairn, hollowed out from an ancient burial cairn. The views include Rhos Fawr, Drygarn Fawr, Pen y Garn to the south and Aran Fawddwy, Glasgwm, Tarrenhendre and Tarren y Gesail to the north. The Nant-y-moch Reservoir can also be seen to the north, with the smaller summits of Drosgol at 550 m (1,800 ft) and Banc Llechwedd-mawr at 560 m (1,840 ft). both Marilyns.

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Coordinates
52.4505, -3.8031
Address
Ceredigion, Wales
Nearest railway station
Rhiwfron8.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Y Garn?
Y Garn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
Is Y Garn a listed building?
Y Garn is officially recognised as II listed.
Is Y Garn free to visit?
Yes, Y Garn is free to enter.