Wales
Rhiwaedog-uwch-afon
539M
1768FT
About Rhiwaedog-uwch-afon
Perched 'above the river' near Bala, this 539m peak is the loftier sibling of the Rhiwaedog duo. Once the domain of the legendary Rhirid Flaidd, it now offers a quiet, somewhat soggy sanctuary for hikers who find the nearby popular peaks a little too crowded for comfort.
Key Statistics
Rank
400th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Whaley Bridge
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
SH938313
Latitude
52.8687°N
Longitude
3.5791°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates literally to 'Rhiwaedog above the river,' distinguishing it from its lower-lying neighbor, Rhiwaedog-is-Afon.
- •The hill was part of the ancient estate of Rhirid Flaidd, a 12th-century chieftain known as the 'Bloody Wolf' of Penllyn.
- •Situated in the Hirnant mountains, the summit provides a unique perspective of the Berwyn range and the sprawling Penllyn Forest.
- •Despite its modest height of 539 meters, it is classified as a Dewey, a list dedicated to those who believe every lump in Wales deserves a visit.
- •The 'above the river' title is a bit of a misnomer, as the terrain suggests the river is actually trying very hard to reclaim the entire hillside through your socks.