Fells/Brondre-fawr Hill
Wales

Brondre-fawr Hill

508M
1667FT
Rank
126th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Nearest Town
David's Well

About Brondre-fawr Hill

Rising above the quiet valleys of Central Wales, this 508-metre summit offers the rolling moorland and solitude characteristic of the Radnorshire Hills. The terrain is largely trackless grass, providing an unhurried ascent with a summit that overlooks the winding River Ithon and the distant, rugged peaks of the Cambrian Mountains.

Key Statistics

Rank
126th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Nearest Town
David's Well
Prominence
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60m
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Penstrowed Grits Formation, which consists of layers of sandstone and mudstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells

Did You Know?

  • The name is Welsh in origin; 'Brondre-fawr' translates as the 'hillside of the great farmstead,' likely referencing the historic agricultural holdings that still occupy the lower slopes.
  • From the summit, the view to the southeast is dominated by the sprawling plateau of the Radnor Forest, while the whaleback ridge of Beacon Hill is clearly visible to the north.
  • Its classification as a Tump—a hill with a thirty-metre drop on all sides—ensures it remains a quiet destination, generally overlooked by hikers heading for the more famous Elan Valley peaks further west.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SO041782
Latitude
52.3934°N
Longitude
3.4107°W

Explore Further

Wales Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Brondre-fawr Hill
TrailTrack location
SO041782

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