Wales
Llechwedd Crin
539M
1768FT
About Llechwedd Crin
Rising from the wild, peat-stained heart of the Pumlumon massif, this 539-metre hill offers a classic Central Wales experience. Its grassy, often sodden slopes lack defined paths, providing a sense of genuine solitude. From the summit, you gain an expansive view over the Nant-y-moch reservoir towards the Irish Sea.
Key Statistics
Rank
64th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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20m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
Llechwedd Crin is formed from layers of sandstone and mud that once slid down an ancient seabed. These tumbled sediments hardened into the varied rock beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN816922
Latitude
52.5148°N
Longitude
3.7462°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Llechwedd Crin translates from Welsh as 'withered slope' or 'dry hillside', likely describing the parched appearance of the coarse moorland grasses during the summer months.
- •The hill occupies a remote position in the Cambrian Mountains, sitting within the vast upland catchment area where the sources of both the River Severn and the River Wye are located on neighbouring slopes.
- •From the summit, there are clear views across the deep water of the Nant-y-moch reservoir to the west and the higher, rounded profiles of Pumlumon Fawr and Pumlumon Fach to the south.
- •Despite the name suggesting a 'dry slope', the terrain is typically Pumlumon, often requiring a nimble approach to navigate the thick moss and saturated peat hags that define the approach.