Wales
Mynydd Uchaf
357M
1171FT
About Mynydd Uchaf
Standing at 357m, Mynydd Uchaf's name translates to 'Highest Mountain'—a title that suggests the original cartographer was either incredibly local or had a world-class sense of irony. It serves as a gentle, moorland gateway between the industrial Amman Valley and the wilder Black Mountain.
Key Statistics
Rank
291st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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182m
Nearest Town
Cwmgors
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of layered sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These solid rock formations provide the sturdy foundation for the fell.
Nearby Fells
Mynydd Uchaf East Top
Mynydd Uchaf East Top
Cefn Gwrhyd
Cefn Gwrhyd
Bancbryn
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN715103
Latitude
51.7766°N
Longitude
3.8640°W
Did You Know?
- •Despite the ambitious name, it is far from the highest peak in Wales, but it does offer an unencumbered 360-degree view that makes you feel like the king of the coalfields.
- •The slopes are dotted with ancient cairns and evidence of Bronze Age activity, suggesting that humans have been enjoying the view (and the wind) here for thousands of years.
- •Historically, this area was vital common land, and you can still see the remnants of field boundaries that tell the story of the region's agricultural and industrial evolution.
- •The hill sits on the edge of the South Wales Coalfield; looking south, you can trace the history of the Industrial Revolution written directly into the landscape of the valleys below.
- •The 'path' to the summit is frequently a collaborative art project between the local sheep and the weather; if you find yourself waist-deep in a bog, you have officially strayed from the masterpiece.