About Pen Y Waun Ffraith
The walk up Pen Y Waun Ffraith is the sort of thing that makes you question why you didn't come to Powys sooner. It's not a brutal slog either - the climb's steady rather than savage, and you're rewarded at the summit with views that stretch across Mid Wales in all directions.
The peak itself sits just outside Welshpool, making it an easy jaunt if you're based at one of the local caravan parks like Pandy Camping or Riverbend. The route takes you through proper Welsh moorland, and depending on which path you take, you might spot sheep, wind-scarred hawthorns, and on clear days, the Shropshire hills to the east.
Allow roughly two hours for the round trip, though you'll want longer if you plan to sit at the top with a flask and actually take in what you're looking at. There's something about these Mid Wales peaks that feels less crowded than their Lake District cousins - you won't be jostling for elbow room at the cairn.
It works perfectly as a morning walk before heading into Welshpool for lunch, or as part of a longer moorland circuit if you're the type who comes alive on ridge walks. Not dramatic in the Alpine sense, but proper rewarding landscape. The ground can be boggy after rain, so decent boots matter. Worth the effort.
The peak itself sits just outside Welshpool, making it an easy jaunt if you're based at one of the local caravan parks like Pandy Camping or Riverbend. The route takes you through proper Welsh moorland, and depending on which path you take, you might spot sheep, wind-scarred hawthorns, and on clear days, the Shropshire hills to the east.
Allow roughly two hours for the round trip, though you'll want longer if you plan to sit at the top with a flask and actually take in what you're looking at. There's something about these Mid Wales peaks that feels less crowded than their Lake District cousins - you won't be jostling for elbow room at the cairn.
It works perfectly as a morning walk before heading into Welshpool for lunch, or as part of a longer moorland circuit if you're the type who comes alive on ridge walks. Not dramatic in the Alpine sense, but proper rewarding landscape. The ground can be boggy after rain, so decent boots matter. Worth the effort.
Holiday Parks near Pen Y Waun Ffraith
Stay nearby and visit Pen Y Waun Ffraith on a day trip
Visitor Photos
No visitor photos yet. Be the first to share!
Sign in to UploadFrequently Asked Questions
What type of attraction is Pen Y Waun Ffraith?
Pen Y Waun Ffraith is a peak in Powys, Mid Wales.
Are there holiday parks near Pen Y Waun Ffraith?
Yes, there are 2 holiday parks near Pen Y Waun Ffraith. The closest is Pandy Camping, just 3.2 miles away, rated 5.0 out of 5 by visitors.
Where is Pen Y Waun Ffraith?
What else is there to do near Pen Y Waun Ffraith?
Near Pen Y Waun Ffraith you can also visit Bryn Castell (peak), Pen Coed (peak), Pen-y-ffridd Cownwy (peak), Pyllau Mawn (peak). Browse our Welshpool area guide for the full list of things to do.