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.

• •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.