Wales
Bryn Glas
558M
1831FT
About Bryn Glas
Tucked onto the northern end of the Aran ridge, this 558-metre Tump provides a grassy, often marshy ascent above Llanuwchllyn. It offers a quieter alternative to the main ridge path, rewarding walkers with a superb perspective of Llyn Tegid stretching away towards the Berwyn range and the distant Arenig hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
228th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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44m
Nearest Town
Llanymawddwy
Geology
As you hike, you’re walking over layers of mudstone and sandstone. These rocks form the sturdy foundation of Bryn Glas.
Find It
Latitude
52.7794°N
Longitude
3.5996°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Bryn', meaning hill, and 'Glas', which can translate as green, blue, or grey; in this landscape, it refers to the verdant, grassy character of the slopes compared to the darker heather found higher up the range.
- •It serves as a physical gateway for walkers heading south from the village of Llanuwchllyn toward the more dramatic high ground of Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the 'Bala Fault', a major geological feature that created the deep trough now occupied by Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake).
- •While the name suggests a pleasant green mound, the reality for much of the year involves navigating significant patches of peat bog and tussocks that test the waterproofing of even the best hillwalking boots.