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Beacon Hill (Powys)

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Beacon Hill (Powys) is a 547-metre summit in Powys. It is listed among the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 80 hills the Albion Guide charts in Powys.

Other hills nearby include Black Mixen and Great Rhos. The nearest railway station is Llangynllo, 5 km to the south-east.

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