Bryn Eithinog

Hill, Mountain in Cardiganshire

Wales

Bryn Eithinog

The road across the moors
The road across the moors Credit: David Medcalf

Bryn Eithinog is a prominent hill located in the county of Cardiganshire, Wales. Standing at an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and beyond.

The hill is characterized by its rugged landscape, covered in a patchwork of heather, grasses, and gorse. Its slopes are dotted with scattered rocks and boulders, adding to its picturesque charm. The summit of Bryn Eithinog is crowned with a trig point, providing a convenient landmark for hikers and surveyors.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, walkers, and nature lovers throughout the year. Several well-marked trails crisscross the area, offering a range of difficulty levels for different abilities. From the summit, on a clear day, one can admire breathtaking views of the Cardigan Bay, the Cambrian Mountains, and even as far as Snowdonia National Park.

Bryn Eithinog is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The hillside supports a variety of grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs, providing habitats for numerous bird species, butterflies, and small mammals. It is not uncommon to spot red kites soaring gracefully overhead or hear the distinctive call of a skylark.

Overall, Bryn Eithinog is a captivating natural landmark in Cardiganshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Welsh countryside and appreciate the wonders of nature.

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Bryn Eithinog Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.285459/-3.7815847 or Grid Reference SN7866. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The road across the moors
The road across the moors
The road twisting through Bwlch Graig-fawr
The road twisting through Bwlch Graig-fawr
Looking towards the Teifi pools
Looking towards the Teifi pools
Looking towards Llyn Teifi
Looking towards Llyn Teifi
Looking down on Llyn Teifi
Looking down on Llyn Teifi
A vast expanse of nothing There is a marker post near the centre of the shot - maybe for a pipeline?
A vast expanse of nothing
There is a marker post near the centre of the shot - maybe for a pipeline?
The road across the moors
The road across the moors
The moorland of Groes Fan
The moorland of Groes Fan
The tarmac has finished Up to this point the road across the moor was metalled.
The tarmac has finished
Up to this point the road across the moor was metalled.
Moorland below Groes Fan
Moorland below Groes Fan
The road across Banc Gorweddfa 'Gorwedd' means 'to lie down' and 'Gorweddfa' means 'a lying down place'. Perhaps an ancient staging post across the moors?
The road across Banc Gorweddfa
'Gorwedd' means 'to lie down' and 'Gorweddfa' means 'a lying down place'. Perhaps an ancient staging post across the moors?
View south over a rain-swept Llyn Teifi
View south over a rain-swept Llyn Teifi
Winding road Seen making its way across rainy, windswept moors of the western Elenydd, on an otherwise mild January day.
Winding road
Seen making its way across rainy, windswept moors of the western Elenydd, on an otherwise mild January day.
The northern end of Llyn Teifi With the aptly named Dibyn Du (Black Edge), barely visible in the squalls of rain blowing over the moors, forming the horizon.
The northern end of Llyn Teifi
With the aptly named Dibyn Du (Black Edge), barely visible in the squalls of rain blowing over the moors, forming the horizon.
Looking down Llyn Hir One of the smaller Teifi Pools.
Looking down Llyn Hir
One of the smaller Teifi Pools.
Llyn Teifi
Llyn Teifi
Sunlight on Llyn Pond Gwaith On a very mixed day, with sun, clouds, hail and high winds.
Sunlight on Llyn Pond Gwaith
On a very mixed day, with sun, clouds, hail and high winds.
View over Llyn Teifi from the north In the distance, a pool of sunlight lights up part of Dibyn Du.
View over Llyn Teifi from the north
In the distance, a pool of sunlight lights up part of Dibyn Du.
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Bryn Eithinog is located at Grid Ref: SN7866 (Lat: 52.285459, Lng: -3.7815847)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.285459,-3.7815847
Teifi Pools
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.2892713/-3.7819687
Ruin with enclosure
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2824361/-3.7862267
Cairn in circle
Historic: stone
Lat/Long: 52.2824499/-3.7773867
Quartz waymarker
Historic: stone
Lat/Long: 52.2824112/-3.7780685
Quartz Marker
Historic: stone
Lat/Long: 52.282375/-3.7786335
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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