Wales
Garreg Wen
600M
1967FT
About Garreg Wen
Sitting just below the magic 600-metre mark in the wild Berwyns, this broad, heather-clad shoulder offers a quieter perspective on the range. Often bypassed for the higher Cadair Berwyn, it provides a rugged sense of isolation, overlooking the deep trench of Cwm Pennant and the rolling hills of North Wales.
Key Statistics
Rank
177th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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21.6m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
You are walking upon the Penstrowed Grits Formation. This sturdy foundation is made of layered sandstone and mudstone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH977258
Latitude
52.8200°N
Longitude
3.5195°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh for "White Rock," likely referring to quartz veins or a specific pale outcrop that stands out against the surrounding dark peat and heather.
- •Standing at 599.5 metres, the hill is one of Wales' most significant "near misses," falling a mere ten metres short of the 2,000-foot mountain classification.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point to view the dramatic eastern faces of the main Berwyn ridge, including the cliffs of Cadair Berwyn and the peak of Post Gwyn.
- •It is a perfect choice for walkers who find the main Berwyn ridge too crowded and prefer their peat bogs to be entirely solitary.