Wales
Camlo Hill
509M
1670FT
About Camlo Hill
Rising above the Ithon Valley in the quiet heart of Central Wales, this rounded moorland summit offers a sense of profound isolation. The terrain is predominantly grass and heather, rewarding the steady climb with clear lines of sight toward the higher peaks of the Radnor Forest and the Elan Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
123rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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130m
Nearest Town
Nantmel
Geology
You’re walking over layers of hardened mud and sand. These rocks formed from ancient underwater landslides and deposits of smooth, pebbly stone.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SO037697
Latitude
52.3169°N
Longitude
3.4142°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is shared with the Camlo Brook which rises on its slopes; in Welsh, 'cam' means crooked or winding, describing the watercourse's path through the undulating Radnorshire landscape.
- •Standing between Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells, the hill’s status as a Hump signifies its physical independence and prominence from the surrounding Cambrian foothills.
- •From the summit, the view stretches across the rolling mid-Wales plateau, specifically picking out the high dome of Drygarn Fawr to the west and the sprawling plateau of the Radnor Forest to the east.
- •Despite its respectable height, the hill remains blissfully overlooked by the crowds, making it an ideal destination for those who prefer their summit views without a soundtrack of other people’s conversations.