Wales
Ffridd Pen-y-Graig
297M
974FT
About Ffridd Pen-y-Graig
Standing at a modest 297 meters, Ffridd Pen-y-Graig is less of a peak and more of a polite suggestion of altitude. Nestled near Glantwymyn, it offers splendid views of the Dyfi valley for those who prefer their hiking without the inconvenience of oxygen tanks.
Key Statistics
Rank
806th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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107m
Nearest Town
Ashbourne
Geology
Silurian Grits and Shales
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH842018
Latitude
52.6016°N
Longitude
3.7113°W
Did You Know?
- •The hill is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest primarily due to its Silurian-age rocks, providing a rare exposed sequence of the Telychian Stage.
- •Its name translates roughly to 'Enclosed Land at the Head of the Rock,' overlooking the Afon Twymyn as it winds toward the Dyfi estuary.
- •The site is a haven for specialized bryophytes and lichens that thrive in the Welsh humidity, which is local code for 'it never actually stops raining.'
- •The ascent involves navigating classic Welsh 'ffridd'—rough upland pasture where the local sheep have better balance and significantly more legal authority than you do.
- •At 974 feet, it is tragically just 26 feet short of official mountain status, leaving it in a permanent state of vertical insecurity and altitude-envy.