Lledwyn Mawr

Situated in the undulating northern reaches of the Berwyns, this heather-clad Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience away from the busier main ridges. At 526m, the summit provides a clear perspective over the upper Ceiriog Valley and towards the bulk of Cadair Bronwen, making it a rewarding detour for those seeking solitude.

• •The name is Welsh in origin, with 'Lled' meaning breadth or wide and 'Gwyn' meaning white or fair; together with 'Mawr' (Great), it describes a 'Great Wide White Slope,' possibly referring to its appearance under winter snow or cotton grass.
• •It is often climbed alongside its smaller neighbor, Lledwyn Bach, as part of a long moorland traverse between the Dee and Ceiriog valleys.
• •The summit plateau offers a specific and impressive view of the 'Berwyn Three' to the south: Cadair Bronwen, Cadair Berwyn, and Moel Sych.
• •A visit here usually involves negotiating significant stretches of pathless blanket bog, a terrain that ensures the hill remains one of the quietest spots in the range.
• •The local definition of a 'dry path' on these slopes usually refers to any patch of heather that doesn't immediately sink to ankle depth.