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Things to see in Penycae (United Kingdom): 44 places and when to go
Penycae is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Nature (36), Mountains (25), History (6). The best known are Henrhyd Falls, Dan yr Ogof and Fan Brycheiniog. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.8251, -3.684
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (36) · Mountains (25) · History (6) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 83 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Fan Brycheiniog, at 802 m.
What to see in Penycae
The places in and around Penycae, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Henrhyd FallsWaterfall in Wales3.7 km
- Dan yr OgofCave system in Wales, United Kingdom687 m
- Fan BrycheiniogHill (801.7m) in Powys6.6 km
- Fan GyhirychMountain (725m) in Powys, Wales5.4 km
- Craig Cerrig-gleisiadMountain (629m) in Powys14 km
- Fan FawrMountain (734m) in Powys14 km
- Fan FrynychMountain (628.3m) in Powys14 km
- Fan HirMountain (760m) in Powys5.7 km
- Craig-y-Nos CastleCastle in Powys, Wales2 m
- Fan LliaMountain (631.9m) in Powys10 km
- Fan NeddMountain (663m) in Powys7.9 km
- Garreg LwydMountain (616m) in Carmarthenshire10 km
- Maen LliaStanding stone in the Brecon Beacons in Wales9.2 km
- Maen MadocMenhir in Wales7.8 km
- CribarthHill (428m) in Powys1.7 km
- Garreg LasMountain (635m) in Carmarthenshire8.0 km
- Melincourt FallsWaterfall in Neath Port Talbot, Wales14 km
- Mynydd Allt-y-grugHill (338.7m) in Neath Port Talbot County Borough12 km
- Picws DuMountain (749.1m) in Carmarthenshire7.1 km
- Aberpergwm HouseGrade II listed country house in the United Kingdom9.5 km
- Carreg CadnoHill (538m) in Powys3.5 km
- Cefn Coed Colliery MuseumMuseum at former copper mine13 km
- Cefn CulHill in United Kingdom5.6 km
- Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature ReserveNature reserve in South Wales14 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Fan Bwlch Chwyth, Fan Fraith, Foel Fraith, Hirfynydd, Mynydd Marchywel, Porth yr Ogof, Waun Lefrith, Cefn y Cylchau, Moel Feity, Mynydd Uchaf, Pwll Dwfn, Cefn Gwrhyd, Dan-Yr-Ogof National Nature Reserve, Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve, Wern Plemys Nature Reserve, Ystradfawr Nature Reserve
- With kids: Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary
- History: Coelbren Roman Fort, Ynyscedwyn Ironworks
- Temples: St Cadoc's Church, Glynneath
When to go to Penycae
The best time to visit Penycae is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:30
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 44 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Penycae
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Penycae?
The best known: Henrhyd Falls, Dan yr Ogof, Fan Brycheiniog, Fan Gyhirych, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Penycae?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Penycae?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 83 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Penycae as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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