Wales
Pen Lan-fawr
526M
1726FT
About Pen Lan-fawr
Nestled in the under-appreciated Cambrian Mountains, Pen Lan-fawr is the perfect spot for hikers who find the nearby Elan Valley dams a bit too 'populated.' At 526m, it offers stellar views of the 'Welsh Lake District' without the bothersome crowds or anything resembling a flat path.
Key Statistics
Rank
458th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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49m
Nearest Town
Lynton
Geology
Silurian Grits and Shales
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN890749
Latitude
52.3609°N
Longitude
3.6315°W
Did You Know?
- •It overlooks the stunning Claerwen Valley, home to the last great dam built in the Elan Valley. This massive structure was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.
- •The summit area is part of the vast Cwmdauddwr Common, a landscape used for traditional hill farming. It remains one of the most sparsely populated areas in Wales.
- •Geologically, the hill consists of Silurian gritstones and shales. This composition creates the characteristic rugged and rolling profile of the Mid-Wales uplands.
- •While not a 'Munro' or even a 'Hewitt,' its status as a TuMP gives it some mountain status. It provides a respectable challenge for those who like to avoid the crowds.
- •Navigating the summit plateau is less about following a trail and more about a strategic game of 'don't sink.' The local bogs are surprisingly ambitious and have a taste for expensive leather boots.