Wales
Foel Trawsnant
373M
1224FT
About Foel Trawsnant
Rising to 373 metres, this Welsh summit offers a characteristically open moorland experience. Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, it provides an accessible objective for walkers seeking a quieter vantage point. The terrain is typical of the region’s rolling uplands, rewarding the ascent with views stretching toward the distant coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
268th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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125m
Nearest Town
Cymer
Geology
You are walking over a solid foundation of sandstone, layered with finer beds of mudstone and siltstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SS839940
Latitude
51.6328°N
Longitude
3.6789°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Welsh language: Foel translates as a bare or rounded hill, while Trawsnant means 'cross-stream', likely referring to one of the watercourses that traverses the nearby slopes.
- •It is classified as both a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres) and a Tump (a hill with a 30-metre prominence), marking it as a distinct local high point despite its modest elevation.
- •As both a Hump and a Tump, the hill seems determined to collect as many technical classifications as possible before it runs out of altitude.