Wales
Bryn Ffynnon
440M
1444FT
About Bryn Ffynnon
Rising above the rolling moorland of the Welsh hills, this 440-metre peak offers a quieter alternative to the country's high summits. Characterised by rough heather and grass, the ascent provides a remote feel, leading to a summit classified as a Hump and a Tump with expansive views across the surrounding moorland.
Key Statistics
Rank
382nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
Geology
The ground beneath you is a mix of sandstone and mudstone. These layered rocks form the sturdy Pysgotwr Grits and Glanyrafon foundations of the fell.
Find It
Latitude
52.1056°N
Longitude
3.9258°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, with 'Bryn' meaning hill and 'Ffynnon' meaning a well or spring, suggesting the hill was once known for a specific water source vital for upland livestock.
- •From the summit, walkers can earn a clear view across the undulating plateau of Mynydd Hiraethog, with the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Carneddau range often visible to the west.
- •To be classified as a Hump, a hill must have a prominence of at least 100 metres; Bryn Ffynnon achieves this, marking it out as a significant independent height in the local landscape.
- •This is a hill for the antisocial walker; its lack of a Wikipedia entry and its position away from major tourist paths ensure a quiet day even in the height of summer.