Fells/Rhos
Wales

Rhos

619M
2031FT
Rank
152nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

About Rhos

Tucked away in the northern Berwyns, this broad, heather-clad dome offers a quieter perspective than the range’s higher peaks. It sits on the high moorland ridge between Moel Fferna and Cadair Bronwen, providing a wild, peat-hags-and-grouse-moor experience that rewards those seeking solitude away from the main honeypots.

Key Statistics

Rank
152nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
Prominence
?
9m
Geology
The ground beneath you is part of the Llangynog Formation. It consists of mudstone, a fine-grained rock formed from layers of mud compressed into solid stone.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • •The name is the Welsh word for 'moor' or 'moorland,' an accurate summary of the vast, high-altitude plateau that characterises this part of the Berwyn range.
  • •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the massive bulk of Arenig Fawr, with the distant peaks of the Glyderau and Carneddau often visible across the Dee Valley on clear days.
  • •This area of the Berwyns is a significant habitat for red grouse; their distinctive 'go-back' calls are often the only sound to break the silence on this isolated ridge.
  • •Navigating the ground between here and neighbouring Moel Fferna is a masterclass in patience, as the deep heather and hidden peat hags turn a short stroll into a high-knees workout.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SJ124324
Latitude
52.8819°N
Longitude
3.3032°W

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Wales Guide
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