Wales
Gopa Uchaf
509M
1670FT
About Gopa Uchaf
Rising to 509 metres in the quiet moorland of Mid Wales, this rounded Tump offers a solitary experience far from the busier peaks. Its broad, grassy slopes are typical of the Cambrian Mountains, providing a steady climb that reveals expansive views across the rolling upland plateaus and towards the Pumlumon range.
Key Statistics
Rank
123rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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86m
Nearest Town
Tregaron
Geology
You are trekking across a landscape of layered sandstone and mudstone. These alternating bands of rock form the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN729590
Latitude
52.2145°N
Longitude
3.8618°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, with 'Gopa' meaning a crest or summit and 'Uchaf' translating to higher or upper, identifying it as the superior point relative to nearby lower slopes.
- •From the top, walkers can see the prominent profiles of Pumlumon Fawr to the southwest and the sharp silhouettes of the Tarren hills to the north.
- •The ascent offers a masterclass in the subtle gradients of the Cambrian Mountains, where the distinction between a solid path and a seasonal stream often becomes purely theoretical.