Wales
Godor
679M
2228FT
About Godor
Rising as a high, heathery shoulder on the eastern edge of the Berwyns, this Nuttall offers a sense of solitude away from the busier main ridge. It serves as a fine vantage point for looking across the Tanat Valley or back towards the craggy eastern face of Cadair Berwyn.
Key Statistics
Rank
94th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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24.9m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
You are walking across the Llangynog Formation, a solid landscape composed of mudstone, which is essentially hardened mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SJ094307
Latitude
52.8661°N
Longitude
3.3473°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, likely derived from 'godor' meaning an obstruction, delay, or boundary, referring to its position as a high barrier on the edge of the range.
- •Standing at 679 metres, it is classified as a Nuttall and is most commonly climbed as part of a longer ridge walk connecting it to the higher peaks of Post Gwyn and Cadair Berwyn.
- •The summit offers a clear view south-east across the deep Afon Tanat valley, with the distinctive whale-backed silhouette of the Long Mynd visible on the Shropshire horizon on clear days.
- •Like much of the Berwyn range, the terrain is dominated by thick heather and blanket bog, which provides an important breeding ground for red grouse and hen harriers.
- •Navigating the surrounding plateau in a 'Berwyn mist' is a classic local challenge, where the lack of distinct features and a maze of peat hags can easily lead walkers in circles.