Craig Goch [Mynydd Cwmcelli]

Rising above the Dulas valley on the southern fringes of the Cadair Idris range, this prominent Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. Expect a mix of forestry tracks and open, often pathless hillside leading to a summit with expansive views across the Dyfi Forest and towards the Tarren hills.

• •The name Craig Goch translates from Welsh as 'Red Rock', likely referring to the colour of the crags on its western flanks, while the alternative name Mynydd Cwmcelli means 'Mountain of the Grove Valley'.
• •Despite its modest height, its status as a Marilyn ensures it dominates the local skyline; it boasts over 250 metres of prominence, standing clearly apart from the higher peaks of the main Cadair Idris massif to the north.
• •The summit provides an earned vantage point for looking south over the Dyfi estuary and north towards the dramatic profiles of Penygadair and Mynydd Moel.
• •Given the intense popularity of the nearby mountain passes, you are far more likely to share this summit with a stray sheep than a fellow hiker, even on a clear summer Saturday.