Wales
Glascwm Hill
522M
1713FT
About Glascwm Hill
Tucked away in the Radnorshire hills, this rounded, grassy upland offers a quiet alternative to the busier Welsh peaks. Reaching 522 metres, the summit provides a sweeping vantage point over the Glascwm valley, with the high ridges of the Black Mountains clearly visible on the southern horizon.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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130m
Nearest Town
Glascwm
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of alternating layers of hardened mud and silt, creating a sturdy foundation of ancient sedimentary rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SO169525
Latitude
52.1645°N
Longitude
3.2163°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Welsh 'Glas' (green or blue) and 'Cwm' (valley), a reference to the lush, steep-sided valley that defines the hill's southern aspect.
- •Walkers often combine the ascent with the nearby Gwauncwmbeirad, traversing the high, windswept plateau that characterises this undulating section of Central Wales.
- •The summit provides a clear line of sight over the Wye Valley towards the Brecon Beacons, offering a sense of scale for the southern Welsh highlands.
- •Its classification as a Hump (Hundred Metre Prominence) indicates its significant rise above the surrounding terrain, despite its modest overall altitude.