Wales
Geifas West Top
555M
1821FT
About Geifas West Top
Situated in the wild heart of the Elan Valley, this modest plateau offers a rugged, off-path experience typical of the Cambrian Mountains. Rising above the remote Claerwen Reservoir, its boggy, tufted slopes provide a sense of isolation and a commanding perspective over the expansive, windswept moorlands of Mid Wales.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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25m
Nearest Town
Ceredigion
Geology
You are walking on the Llyn Teifi Member. This landscape is formed from sturdy layers of sandstone and hardened mudstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN814729
Latitude
52.3413°N
Longitude
3.7423°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Welsh word gafr, meaning goat, reflecting the historical use of these high Cambrian pastures for grazing livestock.
- •This summit forms part of the Elan Valley Estate, a vast area of wild moorland and reservoirs originally developed in the late 19th century to provide water for the city of Birmingham.
- •To the southwest, the distinctive twin cairns of Drygarn Fawr are visible, marking the highest point in this immediate section of the 'desert of Wales'.
- •Navigating this plateau in mist requires a keen eye for the subtle changes in the peat hags, as the ground often feels more like a sponge than a solid surface.