Wales
Moel Bentyrch
338M
1109FT
About Moel Bentyrch
Rising to 338 metres, this Welsh hill is classified as a Hump and a Tump. Located in the Brecon Beacons near Ashbourne, its 1109ft summit provides a modest, approachable climb. It is a quiet alternative for walkers looking to bag local peaks away from the region's more crowded trails.
Key Statistics
Rank
815th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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141m
Nearest Town
Llanerfyl
Geology
You are standing on the Penstrowed Grits. This formation consists of sandstone and mudstone, which create the rocky foundation of Moel Bentyrch.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ055095
Latitude
52.6749°N
Longitude
3.3991°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Moel Bentyrch is Welsh, where 'Moel' refers to a bare or rounded hill and 'Bentyrch' is likely a mutation of 'Pen' (head) and 'Tyrch' (boars), translating to the 'Hill of the Boar's Head'.
- •The summit is crowned by the remains of Caer Bentyrch, an Iron Age hillfort; defensive stone and earth ramparts are still clearly visible, particularly along the steep northern edge where the terrain provided a natural advantage.