Wales
Banc y Celyn
472M
1549FT
About Banc y Celyn
Rising to 472 metres, this Welsh hill offers a classic moorland experience defined by its rounded profile and grassy terrain. Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, the summit provides an open vantage point with clear views toward the sprawling heather plateaus of the Radnor Forest and the distant Black Mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
113th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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102m
Nearest Town
Llanddewi'r Cwm
Geology
The ground beneath your feet is the Aberedw Formation, a solid landscape composed of layers of muddy sandstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SO047464
Latitude
52.1077°N
Longitude
3.3929°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh in origin, with 'Banc' referring to a hill or slope and 'Celyn' translating to holly. This suggests the summit or its lower reaches were once distinguished by holly trees, which were historically significant in Welsh agricultural traditions for providing winter fodder.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill is classified as a Hump—a hill with a Hundred Metre Prominence. This ensures that while it may not be a mountain, it possesses enough physical independence to offer a genuine sense of isolation from the surrounding ridges.
- •Bagging this summit earns you both a Hump and a Tump, which is a significant amount of hillwalking jargon to explain to anyone at the pub for what is essentially a brisk afternoon walk.