Wales
Mynydd St John
513M
1683FT
About Mynydd St John
Tucked away on the eastern fringes of the Aran range, this 513-metre summit offers a quiet, moorland escape from the more popular high ridges nearby. Characterised by rolling grass and occasional peat hags, the climb rewards walkers with an intimate, uncrowded perspective of the precipitous eastern crags of Aran Fawddwy.
Key Statistics
Rank
511th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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24m
Nearest Town
Llanwddyn
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH973202
Latitude
52.7696°N
Longitude
3.5237°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Mynydd St John translates as ‘St John’s Mountain’, a notable English-influenced name for this deeply Welsh-speaking region. It likely signifies historical land ownership by the Knights Hospitaller, who held various territories throughout North Wales in the medieval period.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the main Aran ridge from the east, offering a clear line of sight to the dramatic cliffs of Craig y Llyn and the peak of Aran Benllyn.
- •The approach from the north-east is largely trackless, requiring a steady trudge through heather and tussocks that ensures you will rarely share the summit with anyone else, even on a busy weekend.