Wales
Fforest
341M
1120FT
About Fforest
Rising from the northern banks of the River Usk, this rounded Welsh summit provides a serene vantage point away from the busier Black Mountain peaks. The terrain is a mix of pastoral fields and lower woodland, rewarding the short climb with clear views of the Sugar Loaf and the Llangattock Escarpment.
Key Statistics
Rank
800th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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142.3m
Nearest Town
Cilycwm
Geology
You are walking upon the Yr Allt Formation. This landscape is made of silty mudstone, a rock created from ancient, hardened mud and fine sediment.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN777393
Latitude
52.0386°N
Longitude
3.7844°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is the Welsh word for forest, but in a mediaeval context, this referred to a designated hunting area subject to specific laws, rather than simply a tract of trees.
- •From the summit, walkers have an unobstructed view across the Usk Valley to the Blorenge and the iconic, conical shape of the Sugar Loaf.
- •It is classified as a Hump, which signifies a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres, marking it out as a significant standalone feature despite being overshadowed by the higher peaks to the north.
- •Those arriving expecting a deep, dark woodland will be disappointed to find a largely open top; the name serves more as a historical boundary marker than a literal description of the modern terrain.