Penlan Voss

At a height that wouldn’t even wind a reasonably fit spaniel, Penlan Voss is a gentle Carmarthenshire bump. It’s the perfect spot for those who find the jagged peaks of the north a bit too 'pointy' and prefer their summits to feel like a very determined field.

• •It is officially classified as a TuMP, which stands for Thirty-meter Prominence. This makes it an essential tick-list item for those obsessive hill-baggers who enjoy counting every minor rise in the Welsh landscape.
• •The summit overlooks the Gwili Valley, home to one of Wales' most charming heritage steam railways. On a clear day, you can hear the whistle blow as the train meanders through the valley floor below.
• •The name 'Penlan' is a classic Welsh toponym meaning 'head of the land' or 'top of the enclosure'. It perfectly describes its position as a high point nestled among the ancient farmsteads of Carmarthenshire.
• •Geologically, the area is composed of the Ordovician rocks that define much of Mid-Wales. While not as rugged as the north, these ancient formations provide the fertile base for the surrounding verdant pastures.
• •Labeling this as a 'fell' is a bit like calling a garden pond the Atlantic Ocean. The greatest danger you'll face here isn't a sheer drop, but rather the judgmental stare of a cow who thinks you've wandered into the wrong field.