Wales
Yr Allt
333M
1093FT
About Yr Allt
Sitting on the western fringe of the Black Mountains, this modest Tump overlooks the Usk Valley near Llechfaen. It offers a quiet, low-level alternative to the higher eastern peaks, providing a clear perspective across to the central Brecon Beacons. The ascent is short, typically following field boundaries and wooded slopes.
Key Statistics
Rank
327th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Black Mountains
Prominence
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107m
Nearest Town
Llechfaen
Geology
You are walking on alternating layers of mudstone and sandstone. These rocks make up the Freshwater West Formation that forms the base of this fell.
Nearby Fells
Drostre Bank
Drostre Bank
Twyn Llechfaen
Twyn Llechfaen
Oaklands Hill
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SO085307
Latitude
51.9675°N
Longitude
3.3319°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates simply from Welsh as 'The Hill' or 'The Slope,' a straightforward title for a landform that defines the skyline above the village of Llechfaen. In local usage, 'allt' frequently refers to a wooded incline, reflecting the patches of timber that still dot its lower flanks.
- •From the summit, the view west across the Usk Valley is particularly rewarding, offering a sharp profile of the central Brecon Beacons, including the distinctive flat-topped summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
- •Despite its relatively low elevation, the hill is classified as a Hump, meaning it has at least 100 metres of prominence from the surrounding landscape, separated from the higher mass of Mynydd Troed by a clear col.
- •Given that there are dozens of hills named 'Yr Allt' across Wales, arriving at the correct one requires more attention to your grid references than to the signposts.