Pen y Brynfforchog is a 685-metre (2,247 ft) Hewitt in Gwynedd, Wales. It is also known as Pen y Brynnfforchog. It lies in the Bala to Welshpool area (The Arans). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 71 m. The summit is marked by a small pile of stones. It is also on the Simm and Nuttall lists.
| Height | 684.9 m / 2,247 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 71 m |
| Classifications | Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Region | Bala to Welshpool |
| County | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SH8177717961 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.746316, -3.752834 |
| Summit feature | small pile of stones |
Plan a walk up Pen y Brynfforchog
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Hills near Pen y Brynfforchog
Other listed hills within 7 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgwm | 779 m | Hewitt | 2.4 km |
| Maesglase | 679 m | Hewitt | 2.9 km |
| Cribin Fawr | 659 m | Hewitt | 3.5 km |
| Waun Camddwr | 622 m | Nuttall | 3.9 km |
| Waun-oer | 670 m | Hewitt | 4.5 km |
| Gwaun y Llwyni | 686 m | Hewitt | 4.7 km |
| Pen yr Allt Uchaf | 630 m | Hewitt | 5.6 km |
| Aran Fawddwy | 906 m | Hewitt | 6.3 km |
See the full list of Hewitts or the Nuttalls, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.