Wales
Pentir-bach
199M
651FT
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
Prominence
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100.5m
Nearest Town
Lynton
Geology
Ordovician Volcanics
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN739300
Latitude
51.9541°N
Longitude
3.8364°W
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.