Wales
Rhos Ymryson
323M
1061FT
About Rhos Ymryson
A modest bump in the Ceredigion landscape, Rhos Ymryson translates to 'Moor of Contention.' At just over 320 meters, it is less a jagged peak and more a gentle reminder that Wales doesn't always require crampons. Expect broad, pastoral views and a distinct lack of oxygen-deprivation drama.
Key Statistics
Rank
781st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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160.9m
Nearest Town
Lynton
Geology
Silurian Grits and Shales
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN460500
Latitude
52.1268°N
Longitude
4.2511°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Rhos Ymryson' roughly translates to the 'Moor of Dispute' or 'Contention,' likely referring to a medieval battle or a very long-winded land disagreement between Welsh princes.
- •Archaeologically speaking, the area is a goldmine; various Bronze Age barrows and ancient earthworks suggest that the locals have been congregating on this high ground for several millennia.
- •Geographically, it serves as a subtle watershed between the Teifi and Aeron valleys, meaning your dropped hiking poles have a fifty-fifty chance of heading toward different river systems.
- •Despite its humble elevation, it offers a panoramic 'Ceredigion special' view, where the rolling green hills look like a giant, lumpy carpet laid out over Mid Wales.
- •The main navigational challenge isn't the terrain, but rather the sheep, who look at you with such judgmental intensity that you'll begin to question your map-reading skills and your life choices.