Wales
Garn Boduan
280M
919FT
About Garn Boduan
Rising to 280.1 metres, this Welsh hill is located within the Brecon Beacons. Classified as a Marilyn, Hump, and Tump, it is positioned near the town of Ulverston. Though modest in height at 919 feet, it provides a distinct summit for those exploring the local landscape and ticking off regional classifications.
Key Statistics
Rank
1026th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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176.7m
Nearest Town
Nefyn
Geology
You’re walking on a solid mass of microgranodiorite. This fine-grained rock formed when molten magma cooled and hardened deep beneath the Earth's surface.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH312393
Latitude
52.9245°N
Longitude
4.5125°W
Did You Know?
- •The summit hosts one of Britain’s most impressive hillforts, containing the remains of roughly 170 stone hut circles. It was likely a bustling metropolis by 5th-century standards, though the modern residents are significantly quieter and considerably woollier.
- •Geologically, the hill is a distinctive volcanic plug that provides a spectacular 360-degree vantage point over the Llŷn. On a clear day, you can easily spot the jagged silhouette of Yr Eifl and the distant giants of the Snowdonia range.
- •The nearby village of Buan finally hosted the National Eisteddfod in 2023 after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic. It remains a cultural stronghold where the Welsh language is the primary local currency.
- •The massive stone ramparts are so well-preserved that they put most modern garden walls to shame. Exploring the ruins feels less like hiking and more like wandering through a very drafty, 1,500-year-old housing estate.
- •While the ascent is mercifully short, the local bracken has a personal vendetta against exposed shins. You will likely arrive at the summit looking like you’ve lost a wrestling match with a particularly angry and determined hedge.