About Moel Arthur
Rising to an elevation of 455.8 metres, this Welsh summit is located near New Mills in the Brecon Beacons. It is classified as both a Hump and a Tump, indicating a significant degree of prominence. The hill provides a quiet, focused climb for walkers exploring the upland landscape of this region.
Key Statistics
Rank
452nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Y Groes Fawr
Prominence
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120m
Geology
The ground here is the Elwy Formation, made of layers of compressed mud and sand known as mudstone, siltstone, and sandstone.
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name Moel Arthur is Welsh in origin, where 'Moel' refers to a bare or rounded hill. The second part of the name refers to the legendary King Arthur, a common naming convention in Wales used to link prominent or distinctive landscape features with folklore.
- •This hill is categorised as a Hump, a classification applied to British hills with a prominence of at least 100 metres regardless of their overall altitude.
- •With a height of 455.8 metres, or approximately 1,495 feet, the summit sits just five feet below the 1,500-foot contour often used to distinguish higher moorland peaks.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ145660
Latitude
53.1842°N
Longitude
3.2809°W