Y Glog [Draws Drum]

About Y Glog [Draws Drum]

A modest HuMP in the Cambrian Mountains, Y Glog offers a masterclass in modern energy versus ancient mud. At 574m, it provides a commanding view of the 39-turbine Cefn Croes wind farm, making it the perfect spot for hikers who enjoy renewable industrialism with their wilderness.

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• •It is officially classified as a HuMP, which sounds like a medical condition but actually means the hill has at least one hundred metres of prominence. This makes it a significant, if often rather soggy, landmark in the heart of Mid Wales.
• •The summit is intimately linked with the Cefn Croes wind farm, a massive engineering project completed in 2005. While purists might grumble about the landscape, the turbines provide an unmistakable navigational aid when the Welsh mist inevitably descends.
• •The name Draws Drum translates roughly to 'Across the Ridge,' reflecting its position in the rolling topography of the Cambrian range. It serves as a quieter, lower-altitude neighbour to the sprawling massif of Plynlimon to the north.
• •Financial contributions from the wind farm's operations are shared between the community councils of Pontarfynach and Blaenrheidol. You can take comfort in knowing your hike is technically taking place in a zone of significant local economic development.
• •The constant rhythmic 'whooshing' of the nearby turbine blades is excellent for masking the sound of your own heavy breathing on the climb. It is perhaps the only place in Wales where the local sheep look like they are permanently waiting for a giant fan to turn off.