Fells/Pentir-bach
Wales

Pentir-bach

199M
651FT
Rank
870th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Nearest Town
Data coming soon

About Pentir-bach

A diminutive bump near Myddfai, Pentir-bach is less a mountain and more an ambitious mound. It resides in the legendary shadow of the Physicians of Myddfai, where the grass is green, the sheep are judgmental, and the 'climb' barely justifies breaking in your boots.

Key Statistics

Rank
870th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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100.5m
Geology
Ordovician Volcanics
Classifications
Nearby Fells

Did You Know?

  • It is situated near Myddfai, a village famous for its 13th-century physicians. They allegedly received medical secrets from a magical lady living in a nearby lake.
  • At just 198.5 meters tall, it is officially classified as a Tump. This means it has a 30-meter drop on all sides, satisfying the cravings of hill-bagging completists.
  • The name Pentir-bach translates to 'Little Headland' in Welsh. It offers a charming vantage point over the Tywi Valley and the western edges of the Brecon Beacons.
  • The hill is located in an area steeped in agricultural history and Arthurian legend. It serves as a quiet, grassy alternative to the crowded peaks found further north.
  • The summit 'climb' is so short that you will spend more time adjusting your gaiters than actually ascending. It is essentially a mountain for people who have dinner reservations in twenty minutes.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SN739300
Latitude
51.9541°N
Longitude
3.8364°W

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Wales Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Pentir-bach
TrailTrack location
SN739300

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