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Wales
Banc Bwlchygarreg West Top [Moel y Llyn East Top]
511M
1677FT
About Banc Bwlchygarreg West Top [Moel y Llyn East Top]
Tucked away in the undulating Pumlumon moorland, this high point offers a quiet perspective on the wild landscape of Central Wales. Walking between the main Moel y Llyn summit and the pass of Bwlchygarreg, you’ll find expansive views across the Glaslyn nature reserve toward the distant Arans and Cadair Idris.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Cambrian Mountains
Prominence
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78m
Nearest Town
Llanidloes
Geology
It is primarily composed of Silurian mudstones and sandstones of the Llandovery Series, specifically the Devil's Bridge Formation, which consists of rhythmically bedded turbidites.
Nearby Fells
Find It
Latitude
52.5043°N
Longitude
3.8909°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Welsh 'Banc' (a ridge or slope) with 'Bwlchygarreg,' meaning 'Pass of the Stone,' likely referencing an ancient route through these lonely uplands.
- •It provides a clear view of Llyn Bugeilyn to the south, a remote upland lake that remains a legendary spot for wild brown trout fishing despite its isolation.
- •The hill is often climbed as part of a high-level circuit around the Glaslyn nature reserve, connecting the main peak of Moel y Llyn with the lower ridges overlooking the Dyfi valley.
- •In this part of Central Wales, a summit is often distinguished from the surrounding moorland only by its slightly more persistent wind and a marginally deeper patch of peat bog.