Ffridd yr Allt-llwyd

Rising above the Afon Lliw valley in the eastern Arenigs, this heather-clad Tump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the more popular massifs nearby. Its terrain is typical of the region—rugged, boggy in places, and rewarding for those seeking isolation away from the main Snowdonia honey-pots.

• •The name is Welsh, where 'Ffridd' refers to the transitional pasture land between the valley floor and the high moor, while 'Allt-llwyd' translates to 'grey wooded slope'.
• •It is often climbed as a quieter extension to a route involving Moel Llyfnant or Arenig Fawr, which dominate the skyline to the west.
• •The summit offers an excellent, unobstructed view across the Migneint—one of the largest areas of blanket bog in Wales—towards the distant Moelwynion peaks.
• •In keeping with the Arenig character, the local terrain specializes in 'the false floor', where what looks like solid grass is frequently a clever disguise for a knee-deep peat hag.