Mynydd Cwmeiddew

Perched above the slate-rich village of Corris, Mynydd Cwmeiddew is a masterclass in Welsh solitude. It’s part of the Tarren range, offering sweeping views of the Dyfi valley for those who prefer their mountain walks served with a side of thick forestry and zero crowds.

• •The mountain overlooks the historic slate quarries of Corris, which once produced high-quality slabs for the floors of Westminster Hall in London.
• •It belongs to the Tarren group of hills, a quieter sibling to the more famous Cader Idris range located just a few miles to the north.
• •The name translates as 'Mountain of the Ivy Valley,' though the modern landscape is dominated more by sprawling Sitka spruce plantations than romantic vines.
• •Hikers can spot the narrow-gauge Corris Railway from the lower slopes, a tiny steam train that looks like a toy set from this elevated perspective.
• •The ascent is frequently a game of 'Is it a path or a stream?' where the answer is almost always 'a stream,' resulting in boots that stay damp until at least 2026.