Wales
Mynydd Dolgoed West Top
576M
1890FT
About Mynydd Dolgoed West Top
Tucked away in the quiet Dyfi Hills, this western shoulder of Mynydd Dolgoed offers a retreat from the busier Cadair Idris trails. The terrain is a mix of rough grass and forestry edges, providing clear, uncrowded views across the Dulas Valley towards the rounded tops of the Tarrens.
Key Statistics
Rank
212th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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23m
Nearest Town
Aberllefenni
Geology
You are walking across ancient layers of mudstone and siltstone. These fine-grained rocks make up the foundation of the slopes and ridges around you.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH796137
Latitude
52.7075°N
Longitude
3.7835°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Mynydd Dolgoed translates from Welsh as 'Mountain of the Wooded Meadow,' likely referring to the historically timbered valley floors of the Dulas or Dyfi that sit beneath its slopes.
- •This top sits on a long, grassy ridge that serves as a southern satellite to the more dramatic Maesglase escarpment; it is frequently bagged as part of a long, quiet loop from the bwlch on the A470.
- •From this specific height, you get an excellent profile view of the Tarren range to the southwest, specifically the sharp northern drop-offs of Tarren y Gesail across the valley.
- •The summit area is notably peaceful compared to the nearby Arans; it’s the sort of place where you’re far more likely to encounter a circling red kite than another walker.