Wales
Moel y Fronllwyd
396M
1298FT
About Moel y Fronllwyd
Moel y Fronllwyd is a modest Berwyn outlier that offers a masterclass in 'quietude'—hiker-speak for having far more sheep than humans. At 395 meters, it won't steal headlines from its taller neighbors, but the views over the Vyrnwy valley are a fine reward for your efforts.
Key Statistics
Rank
641st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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141m
Nearest Town
Llanfyllin
Geology
You are walking on layers of ancient mud, silt, and sand. These sediments hardened over time into the solid mudstone and sandstone that form this fell.
Nearby Fells
Moel Llaethbwlch East Top
Moel Llaethbwlch
Moel Llaethbwlch East Top
Moel Llaethbwlch
Allt Goch
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ120176
Latitude
52.7488°N
Longitude
3.3052°W
Did You Know?
- •It marks the southeastern fringe of the Berwyn range, standing as a lonely guardian near the village of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa. This peak acts as a quiet gateway between the rolling lowlands and the wilder moorland heights.
- •The name translates roughly to 'Hill of the Gray Front,' a nod to the weathered appearance of its slopes. This likely refers to how the winter frost or dead grasses transform the hillside's color palette when the temperature drops.
- •Geologically, the hill is composed of Silurian mudstones, though the rock is rarely visible to the naked eye. Most of the summit area is blanketed in a thick, remarkably absorbent layer of acidic peat.
- •The ascent is technically simple, provided you enjoy the distinct 'squelch' of high-altitude Welsh wetlands. It is the specific kind of terrain designed to test the structural integrity of even the most expensive waterproof gaiters.
- •The local sheep are the hill's only permanent residents and they are notably unimpressed by your presence. They possess a level of smugness only achievable by animals who know exactly which clump of grass hides a deep, boot-swallowing bog.