Wales
Cefn Cenarth
460M
1509FT
About Cefn Cenarth
Rising above the upper Wye Valley in Central Wales, this broad moorland ridge offers a quiet alternative to the busier Elan Valley peaks. Characterised by its rounded profile and patchy forestry, the summit provides a clear perspective across to the Pumlumon massif and the rolling silhouettes of the Radnorshire Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
293rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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155m
Nearest Town
Pant-y-dŵr
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Rhayader Mudstones Formation. This area is made of mudstone, which formed from layers of fine mud that hardened into solid rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN969762
Latitude
52.3741°N
Longitude
3.5159°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, with 'Cefn' meaning a ridge or back; Cenarth likely stems from 'Cen' (head) and 'Garth' (hill or enclosure), describing its position as a prominent headland overlooking the local terrain.
- •From the 460m summit, walkers can look directly west toward the sprawling Pumlumon range and south toward the reservoirs of the Elan Valley.
- •While its classification as a Marilyn guarantees a certain degree of prominence, the lack of a defined path means you are far more likely to encounter a stray sheep than another hillwalker.