Cefn Cenarth

Rising above the upper Wye Valley in Central Wales, this broad moorland ridge offers a quiet alternative to the busier Elan Valley peaks. Characterised by its rounded profile and patchy forestry, the summit provides a clear perspective across to the Pumlumon massif and the rolling silhouettes of the Radnorshire Hills.

• •The name is Welsh, with 'Cefn' meaning a ridge or back; Cenarth likely stems from 'Cen' (head) and 'Garth' (hill or enclosure), describing its position as a prominent headland overlooking the local terrain.
• •From the 460m summit, walkers can look directly west toward the sprawling Pumlumon range and south toward the reservoirs of the Elan Valley.
• •While its classification as a Marilyn guarantees a certain degree of prominence, the lack of a defined path means you are far more likely to encounter a stray sheep than another hillwalker.