Wales
Mynydd Ceiswyn
605M
1985FT
About Mynydd Ceiswyn
Perched above the Machynlleth-Dolgelly road, this 604m lump is the introverted cousin of the Cadair Idris family. It’s a quiet, grassy ridge offering splendid isolation for those who find the nearby peaks far too crowded with people asking for directions to the nearest cafe.
Key Statistics
Rank
229th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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27.4m
Nearest Town
Whaley Bridge
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
SH772139
Latitude
52.7088°N
Longitude
3.8191°W
Did You Know?
- •It marks the southern terminus of the rugged ridge running from Waun-oer, providing a front-row seat to the dramatic glacial cwm of Maesglase.
- •The peak is classified as a Hewitt and a Nuttall, reaching a height that suggests it’s trying very hard to be taken seriously as a mountain.
- •To the west, the views open up toward the Mawddach Estuary, though you'll likely be too busy negotiating tussocks to notice the coastal scenery.
- •It overlooks the Bwlch Llyn Bach pass, allowing you to watch motorists enjoy climate control while you experience the full force of the Welsh elements.
- •The summit is less of a peak and more of a soggy plateau. You’ll spend most of your time wandering in circles looking for a cairn that actually feels like a destination.