Wales
Allt yr Hebog
342M
1122FT
About Allt yr Hebog
A modest bump near the Roman gold mines of Dolaucothi, Allt yr Hebog translates to 'Slope of the Falcon.' At 342 metres, it is less of a soaring peak and more of a polite suggestion of a hill, offering pleasant views for those who prefer manageable gradients.
Key Statistics
Rank
799th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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139m
Nearest Town
Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
Geology
As you climb, you are walking over alternating layers of hardened mud and sand that form the fell’s sturdy foundation.
Find It
Latitude
52.0823°N
Longitude
3.9190°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Slope of the Falcon,' suggesting a grandeur that the local buzzards try their best to maintain. It stands as a quiet sentinel over the verdant Cothi Valley.
- •It sits remarkably close to the ancient Dolaucothi Gold Mines where Romans once toiled for treasure. While they extracted actual gold, modern visitors are generally rewarded with a nice thermos of tea and some mud.
- •The hill belongs to the 'Tumps' category, a classification for British hills with a prominence of at least 30 metres. It is an achievement that sounds impressive until you realize it is essentially the hill equivalent of a participation trophy.
- •Geologically, the area is composed of Silurian rocks, which create the rolling, rounded profile characteristic of Mid Wales. It is the type of terrain that looks easy on a map but feels surprisingly vertical when you are carrying a heavy pack.
- •The local sheep have developed a specific look of weary disappointment for anyone struggling with the modest ascent. They tend to stand at the steepest points just to demonstrate how much better they are at gravity than you.