Bryn Gwyn

Hill, Mountain in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Bryn Gwyn

Footbridge in Cwm Pennant Credit: John H Darch

Bryn Gwyn is a prominent hill/mountain located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is situated in the eastern part of the county, near the border with Shropshire, England. With an elevation of approximately 475 meters (1,558 feet), Bryn Gwyn offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill/mountain is part of the Cambrian Mountains, a range known for its rugged and unspoiled beauty. Bryn Gwyn is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky terrain, which make it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hill/mountain is covered in heather and grass, providing habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna.

At the summit of Bryn Gwyn, visitors can appreciate breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills and valleys that define the Montgomeryshire region. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the distant Snowdonia National Park to the northwest.

Access to Bryn Gwyn is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails leading to the summit. The hill/mountain is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and birdwatching. It also attracts geologists and rock climbers due to its unique geological formations and challenging ascent routes.

Overall, Bryn Gwyn is a picturesque and captivating hill/mountain, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Montgomeryshire and the Cambrian Mountains.

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Bryn Gwyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.805731/-3.4347023 or Grid Reference SJ0324. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge in Cwm Pennant

John H Darch

Cwm Pennant

View to Moel Dimoel from the Pennant valley.

Philip Halling

Country road in the Pennant valley

Philip Halling

Country road in the Pennant valley

The Pererindod Melangell Walk follows this road in the Pennant Walk.

Philip Halling

Road approaching Pennant Melangell,

Cwm Pennant near Pennant Melangell.

Philip Halling

Country road in Cwm Pennant

View east down Cwm Pennant.

Philip Halling

Lane along Cwm Pennant

Row17

Craig-las looking into Cwm Dwygo

Moston-Harratt

Cwm Lleoh

Moston-Harratt

View into Cwm Llech

Wow great view right up this quiet cwm - the waterfall, Pistyll y Gyfyng is clearly visible.

Jeremy Bolwell

Lane in Cwm Pennant

Moel Dimoel commands the view here. What an imposing bulk but also a very handsome eminence.

Jeremy Bolwell

View to Tyddyn-yr-helyg in Cwm Pennant

Sunshine bathes the hillside as I look up to the crags above.

Jeremy Bolwell

Lane in Cwm Pennant with view to Moel Dimoel

The scale and steep slopes hold your gaze.

Jeremy Bolwell

Pererindod Melangell waymarker in Cwm Pennant

The waymarked path crosses farmland at Vicarage Farm here. The linear walk is based on the legend of Melangell, a saintly virgin who made her home in this area. It derives from two 17th century transcripts of a lost medieval manuscript of a Life of the Saints. Briefly the legend goes that one day a Welsh prince named Brochwel was hunting and his hounds raised a hare that took refuge in a thicket. On pursuit the prince found a virgin praying in the thicket with the hare hiding under the folds of her garments. The hounds were urged on but fled and the huntsman raised his horn to his lips and was unable to remove it. The virgin informed the prince that she dwelt at this place and that she had fled here for refuge. So impressed was the prince by Melangell's godliness that he granted the valley to her and here she founded a religious community. There is no doubt that this valley has a special atmosphere - though whether that is just due to its isolation and tranquility or its history I cannot say.

Jeremy Bolwell