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Bryn yr Orsedd

Hill, Mountain in Denbighshire

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Bryn yr Orsedd

Minor road near Bryneglwys
Minor road near Bryneglwys Credit: Steven Brown

Bryn yr Orsedd is a prominent hill located in Denbighshire, Wales. It stands at an elevation of 495 meters (1,624 feet) above sea level and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the rugged Welsh landscape.

Bryn yr Orsedd is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with a variety of plant and animal species calling the hill home. The area is also rich in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of old settlements and learn about the hill's past inhabitants.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several well-marked trails leading to the summit. Once at the top, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rolling hills and valleys below. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as Snowdonia National Park in the distance.

Overall, Bryn yr Orsedd is a peaceful and picturesque destination for nature lovers and history buffs alike, offering a glimpse into the beauty and heritage of rural Wales.

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Bryn yr Orsedd Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.027676/-3.2804823 or Grid Reference SJ1448. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road near Bryneglwys
Minor road near Bryneglwys
A5104 near Pentre
A5104 near Pentre
Road grit not needed in the September 2023 heatwave Except, perhaps, for melting tarmac.
Road grit not needed in the September 2023 heatwave
Except, perhaps, for melting tarmac.
St Tysilio's Church, Bryneglwys
St Tysilio's Church, Bryneglwys
A5104 at Glan-yr-Afon
A5104 at Glan-yr-Afon
A5104 at Bryneglwys village boundary
A5104 at Bryneglwys village boundary
A5104 north of Bryneglwys
A5104 north of Bryneglwys
A5104 near Pentre Isaf
A5104 near Pentre Isaf
Bryn yr Orsedd Parked at cross roads SJ 13890 48370 then used gate to 1st field high point, then to fence HP and then to HP of next field. My GPS gave high point at fence but is man made so next high point is in the second field which was higher than first field. Name: Bryn yr Orsedd Hill number: 5157 Height: 405m / 1329ft Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham Class: Hu Grid ref: SJ 14218 48599 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 124m Col: 281m SJ186495
Bryn yr Orsedd
Parked at cross roads SJ 13890 48370 then used gate to 1st field high point, then to fence HP and then to HP of next field. My GPS gave high point at fence but is man made so next high point is in the second field which was higher than first field. Name: Bryn yr Orsedd Hill number: 5157 Height: 405m / 1329ft Area: 30C: Llandudno to Wrexham Class: Hu Grid ref: SJ 14218 48599 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 124m Col: 281m SJ186495
Entering Bryneglwys
Entering Bryneglwys
The A5104 at Glan-yr-Afon
The A5104 at Glan-yr-Afon
The A5104
The A5104
The A5104 near Pentre
The A5104 near Pentre
Countryside view
Countryside view
Countryside view
Countryside view
View towards Castell Fury
View towards Castell Fury
Propagation unit Dibley's Nursery This year Dibley's have won their 26th Chelsea Gold Medal, which makes well over 150 RHS Gold Medals altogether. Dibleys' Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue' was named as the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Decade (2003-2012) and Streptocarpus 'Polka-Dot Purple' came second in the 2015 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year award.
Propagation unit Dibley's Nursery
This year Dibley's have won their 26th Chelsea Gold Medal, which makes well over 150 RHS Gold Medals altogether. Dibleys' Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue' was named as the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Decade (2003-2012) and Streptocarpus 'Polka-Dot Purple' came second in the 2015 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year award.
Ewe mind my car! Perils of Geographing. Brand new car, first long run, sat nag decides this is the best route, a road with few passing spots and now this! Flock of sheep aimlessly strolling down the road to pastures new.
Ewe mind my car!
Perils of Geographing. Brand new car, first long run, sat nag decides this is the best route, a road with few passing spots and now this! Flock of sheep aimlessly strolling down the road to pastures new.
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Bryn yr Orsedd is located at Grid Ref: SJ1448 (Lat: 53.027676, Lng: -3.2804823)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.027676,-3.2804823
Bryn Yr Orsedd
Ele: 403
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q13126331
Lat/Long: 53.0275988/-3.2806268
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Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.0243132/-3.277697
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