Tir Rhiwiogi North Top

Situated in the southern foothills of the Arans, this quiet moorland top offers a secluded alternative to the popular high ridges nearby. The terrain is typically tussocky and damp, but rewards the effort with a clear, northern perspective of Aran Fawddwy’s steep, craggy eastern face.

• •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Tir', meaning land or territory, and 'Rhiwiogi', a form of 'rhiwiog' which describes a landscape characterized by slopes or inclines.
• •Positioned on the long southern shoulder of the Aran range, the summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the dramatic southern escarpment of Aran Fawddwy, the highest peak in Wales outside of the Snowdonia heartland.
• •Most walkers encounter this top when approaching the Arans from the south near Dinas Mawddwy, following the high ridge line that separates the Dyfi valley from the upper reaches of the River Wnion.
• •Naming this a 'North Top' implies a distinct southern counterpart, though in this landscape of rolling peat hags and subtle bumps, you might find yourself checking the compass simply to tell them apart.