Wales
Gorsedd Bran
518M
1699FT
About Gorsedd Bran
Gorsedd Bran is a modest hump in the Hiraethog Moors that proves height isn't everything; sometimes, it's about how much peat you can fit in your boots. While it lacks alpine drama, it offers a stark, windswept beauty for those who enjoy total solitude and very damp socks.
Key Statistics
Rank
496th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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120m
Nearest Town
New Mills
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH969597
Latitude
53.1245°N
Longitude
3.5422°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates to 'Crow’s Mound' or 'Bran’s Throne,' hinting at a legendary status that the current boggy reality might struggle to live up to.
- •It is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has a prominence of at least 150 meters, even if it feels more like a gently sloping sponge to the average walker.
- •The summit area is dotted with several Bronze Age round barrows, proving that ancient Britons were surprisingly fond of a view frequently obscured by low-hanging mist.
- •It resides within the Mynydd Hiraethog, a vast heather-clad plateau that was once a fashionable Victorian grouse shooting destination for the local landed gentry.
- •Hikers should be prepared for the 'Hiraethog Slurp,' a distinct sound your boots make when the moor decides it would like to keep your footwear as a permanent souvenir.