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Gwaunceste Hill routes: 1 way to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 300 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from New RadnorEasy
This route takes you through the scenic Radnor Forest, offering gentle ascents and panoramic views.
Gwaunceste Hill weather forecast
542 m · 1,779 ft · Prominence 165 m · 1 route
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Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gwaunceste Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 542m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gwaunceste Hill each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:52
9h 51m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:50 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:56.
Nearby summits
Close to Gwaunceste Hill
- Glascwm Hill522 m
- Llanfihangel Hill532 m
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About Gwaunceste Hill
Gwaunceste Hill is 542 m (1,779 ft) high with 165 m of prominence. It is in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales. OS grid reference SO158555. It is the 5th highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye. The nearest summits are Glascwm Hill (3.2 km), Llanfihangel Hill (3.6 km) and Great Rhos (8.7 km).
How high is Gwaunceste Hill?
Gwaunceste Hill is 542 metres high with 165 metres of prominence.
Where is Gwaunceste Hill?
Gwaunceste Hill is listed in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Are there routes for Gwaunceste Hill?
Peakify lists 1 route for Gwaunceste Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Gwaunceste Hill today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Gwaunceste Hill?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
More in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye
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- Beacon Hill547 m
- Glanfeinion Hill535 m
- Gors Lydan529 m
- Cilfaesty Hill528 m
- Pool Hill516 m
About Gwaunceste Hill
Gwaunceste Hill is 542 m (1,779 ft) high with 165 m of prominence. It is in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales. OS grid reference SO158555. It is the 5th highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye. The nearest summits are Glascwm Hill (3.2 km), Llanfihangel Hill (3.6 km) and Great Rhos (8.7 km).
How high is Gwaunceste Hill?
Gwaunceste Hill is 542 metres high with 165 metres of prominence.
Where is Gwaunceste Hill?
Gwaunceste Hill is listed in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Are there routes for Gwaunceste Hill?
Peakify lists 1 route for Gwaunceste Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Gwaunceste Hill today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Gwaunceste Hill?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
More in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye
- Fron-wen546 m
- Beacon Hill547 m
- Glanfeinion Hill535 m
- Gors Lydan529 m
- Cilfaesty Hill528 m
- Pool Hill516 m