Wales
Mynydd Anelog
191M
628FT
About Mynydd Anelog
Rising to 191 metres, this Welsh Marilyn possesses a significant relative prominence that makes it a noteworthy objective for hillwalkers. Though its elevation is modest, its classification as a Hump and Tump ensures a summit with a genuine sense of isolation and fine, earned views across the neighbouring terrain.
Key Statistics
Rank
1320th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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151m
Nearest Town
Aberdaron
Geology
You are walking over layers of fine-grained rock and limestone mixed with chunky, fragmented stone. These Gwna Group formations create the rugged foundation of this hill.
Find It
Latitude
52.8106°N
Longitude
4.7448°W
Did You Know?
- •Historically, it served as a crucial navigational marker for pilgrims sailing to Bardsey Island, the legendary 'Island of 20,000 Saints.' Navigating it today is considerably easier thanks to GPS and a lack of wooden rowboats.
- •The hill is composed of Precambrian rock, some of the oldest in Wales. This makes the terrain significantly more ancient than your most seasoned pair of hiking boots, though likely just as craggy.
- •The summit area features traces of prehistoric hut circles and enclosures. It seems our ancestors enjoyed a good sea view just as much as we do, albeit with fewer Gore-Tex jackets and better stamina.
- •The slopes are a haven for the rare red-billed chough, a member of the crow family with striking red legs. They are essentially the goth teenagers of the bird world, lingering on cliff edges and looking moody.
- •At a height of 191 meters, calling it a 'mountain' is a bit like calling a puddle the Atlantic. The primary hiking hazard here isn't thin air, but the distinct possibility of being outpaced by a particularly athletic sheep.