Banc Mynyddgorddu

Rising above the Afon Leri valley near Talybont, this modest grassy ridge offers a quiet alternative to the loftier Pumlumon peaks. It is a classic Hump, providing a sense of elevation that belies its height, with a broad summit plateau that feels wonderfully remote despite being so close to the Ceredigion coast.

• •The name is Welsh, with 'Banc' meaning a ridge and 'Mynyddgorddu' combining 'mynydd' (mountain) with 'gorddu' (very dark), likely referring to the sombre, heathery appearance of its slopes.
• •The summit offers a specific, far-reaching view over the vast lowland peat bog of Cors Fochno towards the Dovey Estuary and the Irish Sea.
• •Despite its relatively low altitude, it is classified as a Hump—a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres—which marks it as a significant independent landform in the coastal hinterland.
• •While it is officially recorded as a Hump, any walker who has navigated its tussocks after a week of Welsh rain may find themselves using the word as a disgruntled verb instead.