Wales
Bryn yr Orsedd
405M
1329FT
About Bryn yr Orsedd
Rising to 405 metres in the Brecon Beacons, this modest summit is classified as both a Hump and a Tump. It offers a quieter alternative to the National Park's busier peaks, rewarding walkers with a peaceful atmosphere and a distinct sense of isolation amidst the region's characteristic rolling green uplands.
Key Statistics
Rank
594th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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124m
Nearest Town
Bryneglwys
Geology
You’re walking across a foundation of hardened mud and silt, layered with beds of gritty sandstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ142485
Latitude
53.0269°N
Longitude
3.2807°W
Did You Know?
- •The Welsh name translates as 'Hill of the Throne' or 'Hill of the Assembly.' Historically, a gorsedd referred to a high place used for ceremonial gatherings or a burial mound, suggesting the summit may have held ancient local significance as a landmark or meeting point.
- •To be classified as a Hump, a hill must have a prominence of at least 100 metres on all sides. This ensures that despite its relatively low elevation, the summit stands as a distinct and independent feature of the landscape rather than a shoulder of a higher neighbour.