Gwaunceste Hill grid reference
Gwaunceste Hill is a 542 m (1,779 ft) summit in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales, listed as a Marilyn. Its summit grid reference is SO 15821 55548. The nearest postcode is HR5 3QR, 2.1 km away in the HR5 district.
Grid reference
SO 158 555
- 6-figure
- SO 158 555
- 8-figure
- SO 1582 5554
- 10-figure
- SO 15821 55548
- Lat/long
- 52.191722, -3.232868
- Lat/long (DMS)
- 52° 11′ 30.2″ N 003° 13′ 58.3″ W
- Eastings, northings
- 315821, 255548
- Height
- 542 m / 1,779 ft
- Lists
- Marilyns
Map of Gwaunceste Hill
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Summit position and height from the Database of British and Irish Hills. Mountain weather changes fast: carry a map and compass, and in an emergency call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue, and read out your grid reference.
Nearby summits
- Great Rhos660 m · 8.7 km north
- Aberedw Hill451 m · 8.8 km south-west
- Carneddau445 m · 8.8 km west
- Hergest Ridge427 m · 9.6 km east
- Black Mixen650 m · 9.6 km north-east
- Bache Hill610 m · 9.7 km north-east
- The Begwns415 m · 11.1 km south
- Bradnor Hill392 m · 12.7 km east
Nearest postcode
HR5 3QR is the closest postcode to the summit, 2.1 km away. See the HR5 postcode district for the surrounding area.