Wales
Cefn Cenarth
460M
1509FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
293rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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155m
Nearest Town
Nantgwyn
Geology
You are walking on the Rhayader Mudstones, a foundation of rock formed from layers of ancient, compressed mud.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN969762
Latitude
52.3741°N
Longitude
3.5159°W
Did You Know?
- •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.