Mynydd Ceiswyn

Perched above the Machynlleth-Dolgelly road, this 604m lump is the introverted cousin of the Cadair Idris family. It’s a quiet, grassy ridge offering splendid isolation for those who find the nearby peaks far too crowded with people asking for directions to the nearest cafe.

• •It marks the southern terminus of the rugged ridge running from Waun-oer, providing a front-row seat to the dramatic glacial cwm of Maesglase.
• •The peak is classified as a Hewitt and a Nuttall, reaching a height that suggests it’s trying very hard to be taken seriously as a mountain.
• •To the west, the views open up toward the Mawddach Estuary, though you'll likely be too busy negotiating tussocks to notice the coastal scenery.
• •It overlooks the Bwlch Llyn Bach pass, allowing you to watch motorists enjoy climate control while you experience the full force of the Welsh elements.
• •The summit is less of a peak and more of a soggy plateau. You’ll spend most of your time wandering in circles looking for a cairn that actually feels like a destination.