Bryn-pig

Rising to 523 metres within the wild Arenig range of Wales, this modest Tump offers a quiet, pathless experience away from the main Snowdonia honeypots. Characterised by rough grass and heather, the summit provides an earned perspective across the expansive moorland and a clear view towards the imposing massif of Arenig Fawr.

• •The name is Welsh, with 'bryn' meaning hill and 'pig' (pronounced 'peeg') translating as a beak, point, or snout, likely referring to the pointed profile of the ridge when viewed from the valleys below.
• •It is frequently bagged alongside its neighbour Moel y Feidiog, though the ground between the two is notoriously damp and requires careful navigation through the peat hags.
• •The summit offers a commanding view of the Llyn Celyn reservoir to the north-east, a body of water created in the 1960s that remains a significant landmark in Welsh cultural history.
• •If you find yourself on this summit looking for the Derbyshire town of Whaley Bridge, you have unfortunately missed your mark by approximately sixty miles and a national border.