Fells/Pen Ochr y Bwlch [Camlan]
Wales

Pen Ochr y Bwlch [Camlan]

564M
1851FT
Rank
312th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Brithdir

About Pen Ochr y Bwlch [Camlan]

Situated in the often-overlooked Dyfi Hills, this 564-metre Dewey is essentially a grassy waiting room for the more dramatic Craig Maesglase. It offers superb views of the Arans, provided you aren't currently sinking into a hidden patch of Sphagnum moss or questioning your life choices.

Key Statistics

Rank
312th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Brithdir
Prominence
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33.8m
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • The peak is a key part of the Maesglase massif, which features some of the most impressive vertical cliffs and glacial hanging valleys in Mid-Wales.
  • Legend suggests the nearby valley of Camlan might be the site of King Arthur's final battle, though nearly every other valley in Wales makes a similar claim.
  • The surrounding area was once the haunt of the Gwylliaid Cochion Mawddwy, a band of red-haired outlaws who famously ambushed a high sheriff in the 16th century.
  • At 564 meters, it is classified as a Dewey, a category for peaks between 500 and 610 meters that are often tragically ignored by more ambitious peak-baggers.
  • The ground here is so consistently saturated that 'hiking' often becomes an unintentional aquatic ballet. You will spend more time checking if your boots are still attached than looking at the scenery.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SH809172
Latitude
52.7393°N
Longitude
3.7655°W

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Wales Guide
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TrailTrack map showing the location of Pen Ochr y Bwlch [Camlan]
TrailTrack location
SH809172

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