Mynydd Tryfan

Not to be confused with its terrifyingly jagged cousin in Snowdonia, this Mynydd Tryfan is a polite, rounded bump near Llansannan. At 402m, it’s the perfect hill for those who enjoy the name 'Tryfan' but prefer their hikes without the imminent threat of falling off a cliff.

• •This hill is officially classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has at least 150 metres of prominence, a feat its famous 917m namesake also shares.
• •It is situated on the Mynydd Hiraethog, an expansive area of rolling moorland formed largely from Silurian mudstones and grits over 400 million years ago.
• •The surrounding area was historically known for its isolation and sparse population, often used more for sheep grazing and peat cutting than for recreational hiking.
• •Despite the name 'Tryfan' suggesting three peaks, you will likely spend most of your walk searching for the other two while standing on its singular, broad summit.
• •It is the ultimate 'low-effort, high-status' hill; telling people you climbed Tryfan without mentioning it was the 402m version is the most efficient way to gain unearned mountaineering respect.