Wales
Esgair Greolen
501M
1645FT
About Esgair Greolen
Tucked away in the wild heart of the Pumlumon range, this grassy Tump offers a quiet, pathless experience for those seeking solitude. Its rolling slopes rise above the Afon Hengwm, looking out towards the higher peaks of the Cambrian massif and the expansive, peat-stained moorland typical of Mid-Wales’ least-trodden corners.
Key Statistics
Rank
145th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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30.3m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
Esgair Greolen is built from layers of hardened mud and sand. These ancient mudstone and sandstone rocks form the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN835920
Latitude
52.5134°N
Longitude
3.7182°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Welsh 'Esgair', meaning a long ridge or 'leg' of land, a common descriptive term for the distinctive finger-like spurs that define this part of the Cambrian Mountains.
- •From the summit, you can look south across the deep valley to the main Pumlumon massif, the high watershed where the infant River Severn and River Wye begin their long journeys to the sea.
- •The terrain is classic Pumlumon high plateau: a mix of thick Molinia grass and deep peat hags that demand careful navigation and a philosophical attitude toward wet boots.
- •Reaching this hill usually involves a remote approach from the Nant-y-moch reservoir or the mountain road near Ponterwyd, traversing ground where you are far more likely to encounter a red kite than another person.