Wales
Bryn-pig
523M
1716FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
289th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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49m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking over the Ffestiniog Flags Formation. These slopes are made of ancient, compressed layers of mud, silt, and sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH766306
Latitude
52.8587°N
Longitude
3.8343°W
Did You Know?
- •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.