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Banc Llechwedd-mawr

Hill, Mountain in Montgomeryshire

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Banc Llechwedd-mawr

The Hyddgen Valley viewed from Plynlimon With Cadair Idris on the horizon.
The Hyddgen Valley viewed from Plynlimon Credit: John Lucas

Banc Llechwedd-mawr is a prominent hill located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. Rising to a height of approximately 442 meters (1,450 feet), it forms part of the wider Cambrian Mountains range. Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, Banc Llechwedd-mawr is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, covered in heather, grasses, and wildflowers. Its slopes are dotted with small streams and rocky outcrops, adding to its natural beauty. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red kites, buzzards, and peregrine falcons, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

At the summit of Banc Llechwedd-mawr, visitors are rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding Montgomeryshire countryside, including the nearby towns of Llanidloes and Newtown. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Snowdonia National Park and the Brecon Beacons.

Access to Banc Llechwedd-mawr is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails leading to the summit. The hill is often included in circular walks or can be tackled as a standalone hike. It is recommended to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for changeable weather conditions, as the hill can be exposed to wind and rain.

Overall, Banc Llechwedd-mawr is a picturesque hill offering stunning vistas and a chance to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of Montgomeryshire.

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Banc Llechwedd-mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.492654/-3.8051662 or Grid Reference SN7789. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Hyddgen Valley viewed from Plynlimon With Cadair Idris on the horizon.
The Hyddgen Valley viewed from Plynlimon
With Cadair Idris on the horizon.
Banc Llechwedd-mawr and the Hyddgen Valley Viewed from Plynlimon.
Banc Llechwedd-mawr and the Hyddgen Valley
Viewed from Plynlimon.
Carn Gwilym from the south west The pair of relatively modern cairns were built from the remains of the original ancient cairn. They are instantly recognisable from points afar, and are useful navigation aids in this remote and fairly featureless country.
Carn Gwilym from the south west
The pair of relatively modern cairns were built from the remains of the original ancient cairn. They are instantly recognisable from points afar, and are useful navigation aids in this remote and fairly featureless country.
Sunlight on Carn Hyddgen On a cold mixed autumnal day, a sunlit patch appears on the hill.
Sunlight on Carn Hyddgen
On a cold mixed autumnal day, a sunlit patch appears on the hill.
The summit of Carn Hyddgen Dominated by the twin cairns known as Cairn Gwilym. Rebuilt from ancient burial cairns, they are visible from miles around and thus aid navigation, which is probably their purpose. An old route from the upper Wye valley to Machynlleth crosses Pumlumon and passes to the west. Cadair Idris stands out in the distance.
The summit of Carn Hyddgen
Dominated by the twin cairns known as Cairn Gwilym. Rebuilt from ancient burial cairns, they are visible from miles around and thus aid navigation, which is probably their purpose. An old route from the upper Wye valley to Machynlleth crosses Pumlumon and passes to the west. Cadair Idris stands out in the distance.
Looking south along Carn Hyddgen's ridge Looking along the broad ridge, with Pumlumon in the distance. Most approach routes from the south cross the fence on the left of the picture, having first traversed the crest of the ridge pointing towards Pumlumon Fawr.
Looking south along Carn Hyddgen's ridge
Looking along the broad ridge, with Pumlumon in the distance. Most approach routes from the south cross the fence on the left of the picture, having first traversed the crest of the ridge pointing towards Pumlumon Fawr.
Cwm Gwerin from Carn Hyddgen
Cwm Gwerin from Carn Hyddgen
Hyddgen [Farm] At shearing time.
Hyddgen [Farm]
At shearing time.
Gate on the road south through Cwm Hyddgen
Gate on the road south through Cwm Hyddgen
Ford across Llygnant Llygnant has a confluence with Nant Goch just by Hyddgen farm at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SN7804891085">SN7804891085</a> to form Afon Hyddgen which itself runs south for just a couple of kilometres before joining Afon Hengwm.
Ford across Llygnant
Llygnant has a confluence with Nant Goch just by Hyddgen farm at SN7804891085 to form Afon Hyddgen which itself runs south for just a couple of kilometres before joining Afon Hengwm.
Rough ground on Mynydd Bychan Supposedly following a right of way through the forestry but the path disappeared and I had to fight my way through the undergrowth. Wish I had my machete with me!
Rough ground on Mynydd Bychan
Supposedly following a right of way through the forestry but the path disappeared and I had to fight my way through the undergrowth. Wish I had my machete with me!
Hyddgen Farm buildings This was once a full farmstead with a farmhouse. It is now just a few corrugated iron sheds which are mostly used at shearing time. The house is thought to have been occupied from the 16th c. until very early in the 20th c. but is now just a flattened ruin.
Hyddgen Farm buildings
This was once a full farmstead with a farmhouse. It is now just a few corrugated iron sheds which are mostly used at shearing time. The house is thought to have been occupied from the 16th c. until very early in the 20th c. but is now just a flattened ruin.
Track through Cwm Hyddgen Viewed from beside the forestry on Mynydd Bychan.
Track through Cwm Hyddgen
Viewed from beside the forestry on Mynydd Bychan.
Bryn Moel Long grass in the wastes north of the Plynlumon range. Typical of almost all the land for miles around, except that has been planted with spruce. Used for sheep grazing. View towards Pumlumon.
Bryn Moel
Long grass in the wastes north of the Plynlumon range. Typical of almost all the land for miles around, except that has been planted with spruce. Used for sheep grazing. View towards Pumlumon.
Sheep sheds at Hydd-Gen
Sheep sheds at Hydd-Gen
The uplands of Carn Hyddgen Looking north along the almost flat ridge of Carn Hyddgen, towards the cairns of Carn Gwilym which crown its summit
The uplands of Carn Hyddgen
Looking north along the almost flat ridge of Carn Hyddgen, towards the cairns of Carn Gwilym which crown its summit
The cairns of Carn Gwilym The summit of Carn Hyddgen, where lie the cairns of Carn Gwilym, which can be seen for miles around. They have obviously been rebuilt to their current form in the not too distant past, possibly as an aid to navigation.
The cairns of Carn Gwilym
The summit of Carn Hyddgen, where lie the cairns of Carn Gwilym, which can be seen for miles around. They have obviously been rebuilt to their current form in the not too distant past, possibly as an aid to navigation.
Carn Hyddgen ridge The texture of the ground changes markedly from short grass with interspersed rocks on the southern slopes <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/513973">SN7989 : Rocks on the upper slopes of Banc Lluestnewydd</a> to dry rocky areas such as near the twin cairns of Carn Gwilym <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/479460">SN7990 : The cairns of Carn Gwilym</a> to tussocky bog further north.
Carn Hyddgen ridge
The texture of the ground changes markedly from short grass with interspersed rocks on the southern slopes SN7989 : Rocks on the upper slopes of Banc Lluestnewydd to dry rocky areas such as near the twin cairns of Carn Gwilym SN7990 : The cairns of Carn Gwilym to tussocky bog further north.
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Banc Llechwedd-mawr is located at Grid Ref: SN7789 (Lat: 52.492654, Lng: -3.8051662)

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Located within 500m of 52.492654,-3.8051662
Banc Llechwedd Mawr
Created By: POI Editor
Ele: 560
Natural: peak
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Wikidata: Q13125709
Lat/Long: 52.4923747/-3.8057041
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