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Banc Mawr

Hill, Mountain in Cardiganshire

Wales

Banc Mawr

Snow-dusted Domen Milwyn Domen Milwyn is a small but distinctive hill which hardly stands out on the map, but nevertheless is instantly recognisable when seen from the Cwm Ystwyth side. Here it shows the first dusting of snow of the coming winter.
Snow-dusted Domen Milwyn Credit: Nigel Brown

Banc Mawr is a prominent hill located in the county of Cardiganshire, Wales. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the village of Pontrhydfendigaid. With an elevation of approximately 483 meters (1,585 feet), Banc Mawr is considered one of the highest points in the area, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is primarily composed of rocky outcrops and is covered in lush green vegetation, making it a picturesque and attractive destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its steep slopes provide a moderate to challenging climb, adding to the excitement and adventure for those seeking outdoor activities.

Banc Mawr is part of the wider Cambrian Mountains range, which is known for its rugged and wild landscapes. The area is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of flora and fauna thriving in its habitat. Visitors can expect to encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals, as they explore the hill and its surroundings.

Aside from its natural beauty, Banc Mawr holds historical significance. The remains of ancient settlements and burial mounds can be found on its slopes, evidencing human occupation in the area dating back to prehistoric times. These archaeological sites provide valuable insights into the region's past and add an extra layer of fascination for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Banc Mawr is a remarkable hill in Cardiganshire, offering a blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and cultural heritage. Its captivating landscapes and compelling history make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Banc Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.328786/-3.7685472 or Grid Reference SN7971. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snow-dusted Domen Milwyn Domen Milwyn is a small but distinctive hill which hardly stands out on the map, but nevertheless is instantly recognisable when seen from the Cwm Ystwyth side. Here it shows the first dusting of snow of the coming winter.
Snow-dusted Domen Milwyn
Domen Milwyn is a small but distinctive hill which hardly stands out on the map, but nevertheless is instantly recognisable when seen from the Cwm Ystwyth side. Here it shows the first dusting of snow of the coming winter.
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr Llyn Fyrddon Fawr and its outflow, high in the western Elenydd. The lake here is contained by a rather elderly-looking low stone dam. It's flanked on the eastern shore by the Cambrian Way, often just a line on the map in these parts but here a reasonably discernible path.
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr and its outflow, high in the western Elenydd. The lake here is contained by a rather elderly-looking low stone dam. It's flanked on the eastern shore by the Cambrian Way, often just a line on the map in these parts but here a reasonably discernible path.
Rhos Fign bog Looking NW across the bog, towards the cairn on the summit of Domen Milwyn in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SN8071">SN8071</a>
Rhos Fign bog
Looking NW across the bog, towards the cairn on the summit of Domen Milwyn in SN8071
The last of the dry ground The hillslope below this point, leading to the fence about 100 yards away, is the last of the dry ground before plunging into the extensive bog of Rhos Fign. The bog is seen stretching away to the left of this shot.
The last of the dry ground
The hillslope below this point, leading to the fence about 100 yards away, is the last of the dry ground before plunging into the extensive bog of Rhos Fign. The bog is seen stretching away to the left of this shot.
Rhos Fign bog, looking north Looking northwards to the ridge of Bryn Caemwthiguchaf and Geifas.
Rhos Fign bog, looking north
Looking northwards to the ridge of Bryn Caemwthiguchaf and Geifas.
Across Llyn y Fign to nameless hills north of the llyn
Across Llyn y Fign to nameless hills north of the llyn
Cwm Nant-llyn-y-fign Gweundir eang gyda Thomen Milwyn yn y pellter / Extensive moorland with Domen Milwyn in the distance.
Cwm Nant-llyn-y-fign
Gweundir eang gyda Thomen Milwyn yn y pellter / Extensive moorland with Domen Milwyn in the distance.
Rhos Fign Yn edrych tuag at Domen Milwyn dros Rhos Fign / Looking towards Domen Milwyn over Rhos Fign.
Rhos Fign
Yn edrych tuag at Domen Milwyn dros Rhos Fign / Looking towards Domen Milwyn over Rhos Fign.
Rhos Fign Anialdir / Wilderness.
Rhos Fign
Anialdir / Wilderness.
Domen Milwyn Un o'r bryniau mwya siapus yn yr ardal yma / One of hills with most shape in this area.
Domen Milwyn
Un o'r bryniau mwya siapus yn yr ardal yma / One of hills with most shape in this area.
Domen Milwyn Carnedd gopa Domen Milwyn / Summit cairn Domen Milwyn.
Domen Milwyn
Carnedd gopa Domen Milwyn / Summit cairn Domen Milwyn.
Domen Milwyn Y rhan ogleddol o Domen Milwyn / The northern bit of Domen Milwyn.
Domen Milwyn
Y rhan ogleddol o Domen Milwyn / The northern bit of Domen Milwyn.
Nant Milwyn Nant Milwyn gyda Geifas y tu ol / Nant Milwyn with Geifas behind.
Nant Milwyn
Nant Milwyn gyda Geifas y tu ol / Nant Milwyn with Geifas behind.
Domen Milwyn Domen Milwyn, the only noticeable summit in an otherwise rather featureless landscape with a distinctly remote feel to it. The summit cairn is in the NE corner; photo taken from the SW sector of the square.
Domen Milwyn
Domen Milwyn, the only noticeable summit in an otherwise rather featureless landscape with a distinctly remote feel to it. The summit cairn is in the NE corner; photo taken from the SW sector of the square.
Stile marking stream fording point This flashy stile in otherwise pathless terrain marks a point where it is safe to ford the Nant Milwyn even at high water. The whole square is open moorland, with the shallow valley of Nant Milwyn separating the high points of Domen Milwyn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SN8071">SN8071</a> and Banc Hir.
Stile marking stream fording point
This flashy stile in otherwise pathless terrain marks a point where it is safe to ford the Nant Milwyn even at high water. The whole square is open moorland, with the shallow valley of Nant Milwyn separating the high points of Domen Milwyn SN8071 and Banc Hir.
Outflow of Llyn Fyrddon Fawr Llyn Fyrddon Fawr is a natural lake that has been extended into a reservoir in the mid-19th century. The dam is made of earth with stone reinforcement. The water just spills over a small depression in the crown of the dam. Water from this outflow used to be diverted in a ditch dug 180 degrees clockwise around the hill and then down to the Esgair Mwyn lead mine near Ffair Rhos (source: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.penbanc.net/history/esgair/hist.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.penbanc.net/history/esgair/hist.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Outflow of Llyn Fyrddon Fawr
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr is a natural lake that has been extended into a reservoir in the mid-19th century. The dam is made of earth with stone reinforcement. The water just spills over a small depression in the crown of the dam. Water from this outflow used to be diverted in a ditch dug 180 degrees clockwise around the hill and then down to the Esgair Mwyn lead mine near Ffair Rhos (source: LinkExternal link ).
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr Llyn Fyrddon Fawr straddles the western edge of this square. The far end is in the adjacent square to the north. There is a small strip of relatively dry land immediately east of the lake. The ret of the square is rather wet moorland.
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr
Llyn Fyrddon Fawr straddles the western edge of this square. The far end is in the adjacent square to the north. There is a small strip of relatively dry land immediately east of the lake. The ret of the square is rather wet moorland.
The source area of the Nant Milwyn Looking from the eastern slopes of Domen Milwyn across the peat bog from which the Nant Milwyn originates. The stream continues NW towards the river Ystwyth. The hill in the centre background is Geifas, at the opposite (eastern) edge of the square. The higher points of this moorland square are fairly dry, but the lower areas are boggy. Somebody took the trouble of erecting a double barbed-wire fence across this wilderness, which seems a bit pointless!
The source area of the Nant Milwyn
Looking from the eastern slopes of Domen Milwyn across the peat bog from which the Nant Milwyn originates. The stream continues NW towards the river Ystwyth. The hill in the centre background is Geifas, at the opposite (eastern) edge of the square. The higher points of this moorland square are fairly dry, but the lower areas are boggy. Somebody took the trouble of erecting a double barbed-wire fence across this wilderness, which seems a bit pointless!
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Banc Mawr is located at Grid Ref: SN7971 (Lat: 52.328786, Lng: -3.7685472)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Bryn Dafydd Banc Mawr Ysbyty Ystwyth

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