Wales
Trawsnant
504M
1654FT
About Trawsnant
Situated in the quiet southern reaches of the Berwyns, this rounded moorland summit rises above the remote valleys feeding Lake Vyrnwy. It offers a secluded experience, defined by deep heather and a lack of formal paths. From the top, the serrated profile of Aran Fawddwy dominates the clear western horizon.
Key Statistics
Rank
330th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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26m
Nearest Town
Pennant Melangell
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of layered beds of hardened mud, silt, and sand. These rocks form the solid foundation of this rugged fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ013244
Latitude
52.8081°N
Longitude
3.4657°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh words 'traws' (across) and 'nant' (stream or valley), likely referring to the watercourses that cut across these high slopes toward the Vyrnwy catchment.
- •Positioned on the edge of the Montgomeryshire and Merionethshire borderlands, this hill serves as a quiet vantage point for viewing the sprawling moorland of the Hirnant Forest to the east.
- •The summit offers a distinct perspective of the Vyrnwy dam's surrounding hills, including the neighboring peaks of Cyrniau Nod and the distant, higher crests of the main Berwyn ridge.
- •In a range notorious for its 'Berwyn bogs,' the lack of a designated path here means your route-finding skills are second only to your ability to judge the structural integrity of a peat hag.