Wales
Pen yr Allt Uchaf
630M
2067FT
About Pen yr Allt Uchaf
Often overlooked in favour of its loftier neighbours, this 630-metre summit forms part of the sprawling southern ridge of the Arans. Reaching this Hewitt requires navigating typical Welsh moorland—often boggy and trackless—but the reward is a quiet perspective of the craggy eastern face of Aran Fawddwy.
Key Statistics
Rank
183rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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59.9m
Nearest Town
Whaley Bridge
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH870196
Latitude
52.7621°N
Longitude
3.6761°W
Did You Know?
- •The Welsh name translates as "Top of the Highest Hillside," with "allt" specifically denoting a steep slope or wooded ascent rising from the valley floor.
- •Most walkers encounter this summit while walking the high-level horseshoe around Cwm Cywarch, a route that links the peak with its larger neighbour, Aran Fawddwy.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the dramatic crags of Creigiau Gwynion and the distant, dark silhouette of Cadair Idris to the west.
- •Navigating the col towards Glasgwm provides a stern test for waterproof liners; the peat bogs here are legendary for their ability to swallow trekking poles and dignity in equal measure.