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.

• •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.