Wales
Mwdwl-eithin
389M
1276FT
About Mwdwl-eithin
Rising above the village of Eglwys-bach, this modest Snowdonia summit offers a quieter perspective on the Conwy Valley. Its gentle, heathery slopes lead to a wide summit plateau where the typical crowds of the higher peaks are absent, making it an excellent spot for a solitary, low-level circuit.
Key Statistics
Rank
655th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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135m
Nearest Town
Eglwys-bach
Geology
The ground here consists of mudstone, siltstone, and sandstone. These rocks belong to the Elwy and Nantglyn Flags formations.
Nearby Fells
Grug Dolau
Grug Dolau
Pen Ty'n-y-llyn
Pen Ty'n-y-llyn
Moel Gyffylog
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH829682
Latitude
53.1987°N
Longitude
3.7544°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Gorse Stack' or 'Gorse Mound'—mwdwl meaning a stack or haycock, and eithin meaning gorse—aptly describing the rough, shrub-covered nature of the hillside.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the eastern front of the Carneddau range across the Conwy Valley, particularly the peaks of Tal y Fan and Drum.
- •Classified as a Hump, the hill possesses at least 100 metres of prominence, which explains the clear views northwards towards the Great Orme and the North Wales coast.
- •Should you find yourself tangled in prickly vegetation on the ascent, remember that the hill’s name provided a very literal warning.