Wales
Cefn Gwyntog Far North Top
618M
2026FT
About Cefn Gwyntog Far North Top
Tucked away in the quieter northern reaches of the Berwyns, this remote high point offers a true sense of isolation. Expect pathless, heather-clad moorland and heavy peat hags underfoot. It’s a place for navigational practice, rewarding the effort with expansive views across the Dee Valley toward the Clwydian Range.
Key Statistics
Rank
154th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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6m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
The ground here is formed from the Penstrowed Grits, a sturdy mix of sandstone and mudstone. These layered rocks create the firm foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
52.8370°N
Longitude
3.5216°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Cefn Gwyntog translates from Welsh as 'Windy Ridge', with 'cefn' meaning ridge or back and 'gwyntog' meaning windy—a fitting description for this exposed, high-altitude plateau.
- •This summit sits on the long, undulating spine of the Berwyns, a range noted for containing the largest contiguous area of blanket bog and upland heath in Wales.
- •Reaching this specific top usually involves a boggy traverse from the main summit of Cefn Gwyntog or an arduous climb from the valley of the Afon Ceidiog to the west.
- •On a clear day, the summit provides a distinct perspective of the nearby peaks of Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych, while looking north reveals the distant limestone escarpments of Eglwyseg near Llangollen.
- •If you find yourself at this summit and your boots are still dry, you have either mastered the art of levitation or have somehow missed the Berwyn range entirely.