Bryn Mawr

Hill, Mountain in Glamorgan

Wales

Bryn Mawr

Ordnance Survey Pivot This OS pivot can be found on a rock west side of the track. It marks a point 924.6ft above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Pivot Credit: Adrian Dust

Bryn Mawr is a hill located in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the town of Tredegar and the village of Ebbw Vale. With an elevation of approximately 457 meters (1499 ft), Bryn Mawr is considered a prominent landmark in the region.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby valleys and the lush greenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Its location in a rural area makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers.

Bryn Mawr is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops. It is covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and scattered trees, providing habitats for various wildlife species. The hill is also known for its rich historical significance. Ruins of ancient settlements, burial mounds, and standing stones can be found in the vicinity, offering a glimpse into the area's past.

Access to Bryn Mawr is provided by a network of footpaths and trails, making it easily accessible for visitors. The hill attracts a diverse range of visitors, from locals seeking outdoor recreation to tourists looking to explore the natural beauty of the Glamorgan region.

In summary, Bryn Mawr is a stunning hill in Glamorgan, offering picturesque views, diverse wildlife, and a glimpse into the region's history. It is a popular destination for outdoor activities and a must-visit location for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature.

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Bryn Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.762214/-3.8986448 or Grid Reference SN6908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Pivot

This OS pivot can be found on a rock west side of the track. It marks a point 924.6ft above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Tresgyrch-fach

Trees mark the location of now destroyed farm.

Adrian Dust

Track to Nant-moel-uchaf Farm

Adrian Dust

Track & Ditch

Adrian Dust

Footpath around Mynydd Llechart

Alan Hughes

Baran Independent Chapel

Capel y Baran is a Welsh Independent chapel situated in a remote location on Baran Mountain near Pontardawe. Despite that, services are still (2022) held on the first Sunday of each month. See Link

Alan Hughes

Bridge over Clydach river

This bridge is quite narrow, as evidenced by the battered barriers. Traffic should only cross one direction at a time. This river travels a long way through the mountain and eventually becomes the river Clydach.

Nigel Davies

Isolated Mountain Chapel

Looking at the surrounding area you'd be forgiven for thinking the only flock attending here would be actual sheep, but several of the gravestones are quite modern.

Nigel Davies

Pwllfawatkin landfill

It looks like quarry spoil being covered in landscaping sheets but unless seagulls eat gravel this is a huge mountain of refuse.

Nigel Davies

Road down into the lower Clydach valley

A narrow winding road descends from Penlle'r Castell to cross the river Clydach.

Nigel Davies

North side of Mynydd Carnllechart

Looking southwards from a mountain crossroads at the north slope of Mynydd Carnllechart.

Nigel Davies

Bovine salt raid

You have to travel deep into the bat-filled lava-tunnel caves of Mount Elgon in Kenya and wait until night fall to witness the amazing spectacle of elephants and buffalo navigating in the dark to lick the salt they need from the cave walls. On the common land on Betws Mountain the cattle have found a way of raiding the roadside winter grit salt bins for their dietary supplements. Somehow I don't think David Attenborough will be sending a camera crew.

Nigel Davies

Trig pillar on Bryn Mawr

There is nothing much else up here except the views. In the distance on the horizon is Port Talbot.

Nigel Davies

Pwllfawatkin landfill

This is the controversial Pwllfa-watkin landfill site near Cwmgors as seen from the road down Bryn Mawr. The noise from seagulls is incredible.

Nigel Davies

Bryn Mawr trig point

Bryn Mawr triangulation station, flush bracket number S2016.

Aaron Jones

Nant Melyn

This photo is of Nant Melyn and the northern slopes of Bryn Mawr on the south western end of Cwmgors taken from the site of the old Cwmgors brickworks.

Geraint Smith