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Fells/Gallt y Goedhwch
Wales

Gallt y Goedhwch

326M
1069FT
Rank
864th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Pentre-llymry

About Gallt y Goedhwch

Rising above the Ceiriog Valley, this modest Berwyn summit offers a quiet escape from the busier ridges further west. Primarily a mix of pasture and woodland, its lower slopes reflect its Welsh name, while the top provides clear views across to the limestone escarpments of Eglwyseg and the Dee Valley.

Key Statistics

Rank
864th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Nearest Town
Pentre-llymry
Prominence
?
115m
Geology
The ground beneath you belongs to the Gaerfawr Formation, featuring alternating layers of ancient sandstone and fine-grained siltstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Peniarth-isafPeniarth-isafPen y Rhos-fawrCefn DreiniogCefn Dreiniog

Did You Know?

  • The name is derived from the Welsh 'gallt', meaning a steep slope or wood, and 'goedhwch', a compound of 'coed' (wood) and 'hwch' (sow), suggesting the hill was once a site for woodland pig foraging.
  • Standing on the eastern edge of the Berwyns, the summit offers a clear view north across the Dee Valley to the ruins of Castell Dinas Brân near Llangollen.
  • At 325.7 metres, it is officially classified as a Hump—a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres—ensuring it remains a distinct landmark despite its relatively low elevation.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SJ137159
Latitude
52.7338°N
Longitude
3.2795°W

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