Wales
Carn Fadog
512M
1680FT
About Carn Fadog
Situated on the wild western fringes of the Mynydd Du, this 512-metre top offers a lonely alternative to the busier central peaks of Wales. The terrain is a rugged mix of moorland grass and gritstone, providing an atmospheric vantage point over the upper reaches of the Amman Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
89th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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26m
Nearest Town
Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of solid limestone and gritty sandstone. These layers include conglomerate, a rugged rock made of pebbles cemented together.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN767171
Latitude
51.8389°N
Longitude
3.7911°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Welsh 'Carn Madog', meaning 'Madog’s Cairn', suggesting the presence of a prehistoric burial mound or a link to a forgotten local figure from the medieval period.
- •Looking northeast from the summit, the eye is drawn across the high, dark ridge of the Black Mountain escarpment toward the dramatic glacial hollow of Llyn y Fan Fach.
- •The area marks a distinct geological transition where the iconic Old Red Sandstone of the Beacons meets the rougher Millstone Grit and limestone characteristic of the northern coalfield edge.
- •If you find yourself sharing the summit with more than two other walkers, you have likely caught the hill on its busiest day of the decade.