Fells/Godor
Wales

Godor

679M
2228FT
Rank
94th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Tanypistyll

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
Nearest Town
Tanypistyll
Prominence
?
24.9m
Geology
You are walking across the Llangynog Formation, a solid landscape composed of mudstone, which is essentially hardened mud.

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.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SJ094307
Latitude
52.8661°N
Longitude
3.3473°W

Explore Further

Wales Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Godor
TrailTrack location
SJ094307

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