Foel Fenlli

Situated near New Mills, this 511-metre peak is a notable Welsh Marilyn within the Brecon Beacons. Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, it reaches 1676 feet at its summit, providing a clear objective for hillwalkers seeking to explore the high ground of this popular region.

• •The summit is crowned by a massive Iron Age hillfort, likely the seat of a king named Benlli, where thousands of Roman coins were once unearthed. It’s essentially an ancient piggy bank with a spectacular view.
• •It sits directly on the Offa's Dyke Path, offering views that stretch across the Vale of Clwyd to the Snowdonian peaks. On a clear day, you can see exactly where you'd rather be if the wind picks up.
• •The neighboring Bwlch Penbarras pass features a 25% gradient on its western side. It’s the kind of incline that makes modern car engines scream in existential dread and cyclists question their hobby.
• •Archaeologists discovered a Bronze Age burial mound nestled within the later Iron Age ramparts. It seems the ancients were just as obsessed with 'location, location, location' as any modern property developer.
• •The ascent is a short, sharp shock to the system that ensures you reach the top looking like a beetroot. You’ll spend the entire climb being silently judged by the more casual walkers heading toward Moel Famau's easy tower.