Fells/Waun Lefrith
Wales
Waun Lefrith
676M
2218FT
Rank
127th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Nearest Town
Llanddeusant
About Waun Lefrith
Standing as the western guardian of the Carmarthen Fans, Waun Lefrith offers vertiginous views over the legendary Llyn y Fan Fach. It’s the perfect spot to ponder Arthurian myths or simply wonder why you didn't bring a heavier windbreaker for that relentless Bristol Channel breeze.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Nearest Town
Llanddeusant
Prominence
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15.9m
Geology
Ordovician Volcanics
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The peak marks the western end of the dramatic Old Red Sandstone escarpment of the Carmarthen Fans, carved into sharp, northward-facing cliffs by prehistoric glaciers.
- •It directly overlooks Llyn y Fan Fach, the legendary home of the Lady of the Lake, who supposedly emerged from the water to marry a local farmer.
- •On a clear day, the summit plateau offers a visual feast stretching from the industrial glint of Swansea Bay to the rugged silhouettes of the Cambrian Mountains.
- •The name Waun Lefrith translates roughly to 'milk moor,' though you’ll find significantly more sheep droppings than dairy products scattered across its grassy expanse.
- •The path down to the lake is a scenic knee-cruncher that will have you walking like a newly-born giraffe for at least three days after your descent.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN798214
Latitude
51.8782°N
Longitude
3.7476°W