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.

• •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.