Wales
Blorenge
561M
1841FT
About Blorenge
Rising to a height of 561 metres, this Welsh summit is situated within the Snowdonia range near the town of Watchet. Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, it offers a notable objective for walkers seeking out the region's upland peaks and the physical reward of reaching a classified high point.
Key Statistics
Rank
61st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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134m
Nearest Town
Govilon
Geology
You’re walking on layers of gritty sandstone, pebble-rich rocks, and hardened limestone. These foundations, along with fine mudstones, create the rugged slopes of the Blorenge.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SO269118
Latitude
51.8000°N
Longitude
3.0615°W
Did You Know?
- •The fell is part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can still see the old tramroad routes that once hauled limestone and coal across these slopes during the industrial revolution.
- •Its flat summit plateau is a favorite haunt for paragliders and hang-gliders. They take advantage of the steep gritstone escarpment to launch themselves into the ether while hikers watch safely from the grass below.
- •The nearby Keeper's Pond was originally built to provide water for the Garnddyrys Ironworks. Today, it’s mostly used by very brave wild swimmers and people who enjoy shivering near a scenic parking lot.
- •Geologically, the hill is capped with Millstone Grit, which sits atop Carboniferous Limestone. This combination created the dramatic cliffs and the 'Punchbowl'—a glacial cirque that looks like a giant took a bite out of the hillside.
- •It is famously one of the few words in the English language that rhymes with orange. Pointing this out to your hiking companions is a guaranteed way to ensure you walk the descent in total, blissful silence.