Craig Syfyrddin - Edmund's Tump

Rising to 423 metres, this prominent Welsh Marilyn is commonly known as Edmund’s Tump. It is a steep, isolated hill that stands out significantly against the surrounding lowlands. Its height and isolation make it a rewarding target for those seeking clear views over the rolling Welsh borderlands.

• •The name 'Edmund's Tump' is believed to refer to Edmund Crouchback, the 1st Earl of Lancaster, who held the 13th-century fortress of Grosmont Castle in the valley below.
• •Classified as a Marilyn, Hump, and Tump, the hill is a popular objective for peak-baggers because its isolated position provides a level of prominence that many higher peaks lack.
• •The summit offers a specifically earned view of the Black Mountains to the west, where the distinctive, lopsided profile of the Skirrid and the Sugar Loaf dominate the horizon.
• •The ascent is most frequently made from the village of Grosmont, allowing walkers to pair the climb with a visit to one of the historic 'Three Castles' of the Welsh border.
• •While peak-baggers value its status as a Marilyn, the climb is often just a steep excuse for a post-walk lunch in the village below.