About the Region
Wales packs extraordinary mountain scenery into a compact area. Snowdonia in the north contains the highest peaks, including Snowdon (1,085m), while the Brecon Beacons in the south offer sweeping ridgelines and dramatic escarpments. The 613 Nuttalls provide a lifetime of walking.
The Hewitts capture the finest Welsh summits, while the Marilyns chart the most prominent standalone hills. Welsh ridge walking, from the Glyderau to the Carneddau, ranks among the finest in Britain.
"The mountains of Wales have a magic all their own — ancient, intimate, and always surprising."
— R.L. Irving
Nuttall Legacy
John and Anne Nuttall's list covers all 613 separate tops over 2,000 feet in Wales — a thorough exploration of every ridge and outlier.
The 138 Welsh Hewitts and 157 Marilyns identify the most significant summits by height and topographic prominence respectively.
The 15 peaks of Wales exceeding 3,000 feet can be linked in a single epic day — a classic mountaineering challenge.
When to Visit
Conditions improve and crowds thin. Snow may linger on the highest tops — check before heading above 700m.
Long days and warm weather, but popular fells can be busy. Early starts reward you with empty summits.
Many walkers' favourite season. Rich colours, stable weather windows and noticeably fewer people on the paths.
A serious undertaking above the snowline. Crampons and ice-axe skills required. Views on a clear day are unmatched.
Essential Routes
The most popular route on Wales's highest mountain — superb views into the cwms.
A genuine scramble up one of Wales's finest peaks — with the famous Adam and Eve summit rocks.
The highest peak in the Brecon Beacons — a broad ridge walk with superb southern views.
The legendary Chair of Idris — a magnificent mountain with a dramatic glacial cwm.
Ready to explore Wales?
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