Wales
Cripiau Eisteddfa-fach
542M
1778FT
About Cripiau Eisteddfa-fach
Rising from the wild, rolling moorland of the Pumlumon massif, this 542m top offers a quiet escape from the busier main peaks. The terrain is characteristic of Mid-Wales: a mix of rough grass and peat hags. From the summit, you'll see the sprawling Nant-y-moch Reservoir and the massive bulk of Pumlumon Fawr.
Key Statistics
Rank
62nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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21m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
Cripiau Eisteddfa-fach is formed from thick layers of mudstone. This rock began as fine silt and mud settling on a deep, ancient seabed.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SN803844
Latitude
52.4444°N
Longitude
3.7626°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh: Cripiau means 'crests' or 'ridges', while Eisteddfa-fach translates as 'little resting place', potentially marking a historic stopping point for travellers crossing these high, exposed moors.
- •The hill sits on the southern fringes of the Pumlumon range, providing a superb vantage point over the upper Wye Valley and the remote plateaus that separate the major peaks of the Cambrian Mountains.
- •Climbing here usually involves a degree of 'tussock-hopping', as the ground is largely pathless and dominated by the thick Molinia grass and peat bogs that define the Central Wales wilderness.
- •In this part of Wales, a 'ridge' is often a relative term, frequently describing a slightly firmer line of ground that offers the only hope of keeping your boots dry for more than five minutes.