Wales
Hirwaun Common
515M
1690FT
About Hirwaun Common
Rising to 515m, this expansive Welsh upland forms a significant plateau characterized by broad, wind-swept moorland and rough grazing. Classified as a Tump, it offers a lonely, atmospheric experience, rewarding walkers with a true sense of the landscape's scale and a perspective on the region's rugged, open character.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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39m
Nearest Town
Hirwaun
Geology
You are walking on layers of sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These rocks form the sturdy foundation of the Rhondda and South Wales coal formations.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN942034
Latitude
51.7193°N
Longitude
3.5330°W
Did You Know?
- •Name Origin: Hirwaun is derived from the Welsh 'hir' (long) and 'gwaun' (high moorland or meadow). This 'long moor' perfectly describes the vast, elevated landscape that stretches across the summit area.
- •Views: From the highest point, the view north is often dominated by the sandstone escarpments of the Brecon Beacons, including the prominent twin peaks of Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
- •Navigation: The terrain is largely pathless and can be deceptively boggy; the local sheep are the only ones who truly understand the drainage patterns here, and they rarely share their secrets with visiting walkers.