Wales
Mynydd Tarw
679M
2229FT
About Mynydd Tarw
Sitting on the eastern fringe of the Berwyns, Mynydd Tarw—or 'Bull Mountain'—is the kind of place where you’ll meet more sheep than people. It offers grand views of the Ceiriog Valley, provided the Welsh mist hasn't decided to swallow the landscape whole.
Key Statistics
Rank
93rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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44.2m
Nearest Town
Whaley Bridge
Geology
You are walking across a landscape built from layers of ancient hardened mud and compressed volcanic ash. These rocks form the rugged foundation of this fell.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
SJ112324
Latitude
52.8817°N
Longitude
3.3210°W
Did You Know?
- •Its name translates from Welsh as 'Bull Mountain,' though you’re far more likely to encounter disgruntled sheep than a rampaging bovine on its slopes. It marks a significant high point on the ridge leading toward the more famous Cadair Berwyn.
- •The summit is marked by a relatively modest cairn that sits at 679 meters, serving as a vital corner post for the Berwyn range's expansive and often desolate moorland plateau. It remains one of the quieter Hewitts in the region.
- •The area surrounding the peak is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, largely due to the blanket bog and rare upland birds like the red grouse. It’s a place where the wind and the occasional curlew are the only sounds you'll hear.
- •While it lacks the dramatic craggy faces of the Snowdonian peaks, the ascent from the Ceiriog Valley provides a truly secluded experience. It is the ideal destination for hikers who find the idea of a queue for a summit cairn deeply offensive.
- •Navigating the plateau in a whiteout is a masterclass in humility and dampness. You will inevitably discover 'Berwyn boot,' a unique local phenomenon where your hiking boots become permanent, heavy anchors crafted from the finest, deepest peat mud in Wales.