Wales
Trichrug
415M
1362FT
About Trichrug
Perched on the western fringes of the Brecon Beacons, Trichrug is a Marilyn that proves size isn't everything. At 415m, it offers sweeping views of the Towy Valley, assuming the Welsh weather hasn't decided to turn the landscape into a grayscale watercolor painting for the afternoon.
Key Statistics
Rank
191st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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191m
Nearest Town
Gwynfe
Geology
You are walking on layers of hardened sand and mud. These sandstone and siltstone formations create the sturdy foundation of the landscape beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Carn Goch
Carn Goch
Glan-ddu
Glan-ddu
Pen Llwyndu
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN698229
Latitude
51.8894°N
Longitude
3.8933°W
Did You Know?
- •Part of the Fforest Fawr Geopark, this sandstone ridge provides a strategic vantage point over the Towy Valley. It is a key geographical boundary where the lush lowlands finally give way to the rugged Cambrian uplands.
- •It is officially classified as a Marilyn due to its 191-meter prominence. This ensures it stands out enough to earn its own spot on the map, rather than being dismissed as a mere bump on the horizon.
- •The hill is frequently referred to by the alternative name Pen-y-bicws. While the name sounds delightfully mystical, the summit itself is more utilitarian, featuring a lonely concrete trig pillar that serves as a useful windbreak.
- •Historically, the nearby village of Llangadog was a vital strategic hub for the Welsh Princes. Walking these slopes feels like patrolling an ancient border, though the only hostile forces you are likely to encounter today are disgruntled crows.
- •The multiple humps of the ridge are essentially a series of false promises designed to break your spirit. Expect to find yourself thigh-deep in a boggy patch that looked like solid ground only two seconds ago.