Wales
Mwmffri
302M
990FT
About Mwmffri
At a height that barely qualifies for a topographical mention, Mwmffri is a gentle bump in the Carmarthenshire landscape. It offers charming views of the Heart of Wales Line, proving that you don't need to risk frostbite to enjoy a decent Welsh vista.
Key Statistics
Rank
376th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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101m
Nearest Town
Cynghordy
Geology
You are walking on layers of sand and mudstone. These rocks feature patterns from animal burrows and deposits that shifted in ancient underwater landslides.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN804361
Latitude
52.0104°N
Longitude
3.7440°W
Did You Know?
- •It is officially categorized as a Tump, a classification for British hills that have a modest but distinct 30-metre drop on all sides.
- •The hill sits in close proximity to the Cynghordy Viaduct, an 18-arch sandstone structure that remains one of the most photographed spots on the British railway network.
- •The name Mwmffri is the Welsh rendering of the name Humphrey, though history remains tight-lipped about which specific Humphrey was important enough to have a hill named after him.
- •Geographically, it acts as a gateway between the lush Towy Valley and the wild, bog-heavy plateaus of Mynydd Mallaen in the Cambrian foothills.
- •The primary navigational challenge isn't the gradient or the terrain, but trying to maintain your dignity while being outpaced to the summit by a judgmental, heavily pregnant ewe.