TACit Tables

The Hewitts

(Hills over 2000 feet with at least 30 metres drop on all sides)

and Marilyns

(Hills of any height with at least 150 metres drop on all sides)

of Wales

compiled by Alan Dawson

TACit Tables: Complete, up-to-date lists of hills

First published February 1997 by TACit Press
House 48, 170 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 0DL

ISBN 0 9522680 6 X

Text and maps copyright © Alan Dawson 1997
Illustrations copyright © Chris Tyler 1997

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be republished or redistributed in any other format.

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Cover illustration of Rhinog Fach: Chris Tyler

Series editor: Dave Hewitt

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to ED Clements for helpful comments on several entries in the tables, to Ann and Rowland Bowker for useful contributions to the Notes section, and to Richard Webb for guidance on some of the new Welsh Council Tops.

About this Booklet

This is one of a series of booklets aiming to provide definitive lists of hills in Britain and elsewhere. Clearly a lot of people who like climbing hills also like to have lists of them. TACit Tables provide walkers with highly accurate, up-to-date details of hills while being easily affordable and easily replaceable. All heights and grid references in TACit Tables are obtained from the latest large-scale maps. The Ordnance Survey has published large-scale metric maps of almost all of Wales, so future changes should be minimal, but if necessary the lists will be updated.

The details of grid references, heights and drops provide precise measurements of the location and significance of the summits, but convey nothing about distance, topography, terrain or other characteristics of the hills. Maps provide much of this detail, and the tables are intended to be used alongside a map. No attempt is made here to suggest routes or starting points for walks.

About the Hewitts

A Hewitt is a Hill in England, Wales or Ireland over Two Thousand feet high (610 metres) with a drop of at least 30 metres (98 feet) all round. There are 525 Hewitts in total: 137 in Wales, 178 in England and 211 in Ireland (Black Mountain is in both England and Wales). There is a long tradition of climbing 2000-foot hills in England and Wales, and it is safe to claim that nowhere else in the world can match the amount of attention and analysis given to hills of such modest height. At least seven different publications1 have appeared over the years containing lists of 2000-foot summits of Wales. The addition of this booklet to an apparently overcrowded field can be justified by a number of features which make it original and useful:

Some of the previously published lists are out-of-date and no longer available, notably the widely-used list produced by George Bridge1 in 1973. Currently the most accurate and widely used list is in The Mountains of England and Wales Volume 1: Wales by John and Anne Nuttall. This is a useful guidebook but it includes a very large number of hills, and makes no distinction between major summits and minor tops. Many walkers will feel that by using a more selective list they can climb all the 2000-foot summits without having to visit every one of the lesser tops. The list of Hewitts deliberately includes fewer summits than the Nuttalls by requiring hills to have a drop of at least 30 metres (98 feet) all round. Although this is just as arbitrary as the 15-metre limit which the Nuttalls use, in practice it works well, as almost all the Hewitts are worth visiting in their own right, whereas many of the lesser summits do not warrant a detour from a path or ridge. The inclusion in this booklet of the drop from each summit together with the list of SubHewitts (page 11) makes it easier for walkers to decide for themselves which summits they wish to climb, without feeling obliged to take in every one of the minor tops in a round of all the 2000-foot hills.

About the List

Hills are grouped into geographical areas as shown above. The region and section numbers are the same as those used in The Relative Hills of Britain1, which is why the region numbers start at 30. The layout of the list of Hewitts highlights mountains with a drop of over 150 metres (ie Marilyns), which are treated as major summits. Other hills are grouped beneath the relevant major summit, with their names indented. They are listed in order of relative height, so the most significant summits are shown first. Separate groups of hills are kept together. The information is laid out in the following columns:

Metres

This column gives the height of the hill above sea level in metres. All Ordnance Survey 1:50000 maps show metric contours and spot heights. The contours are usually very accurate, but the spot heights are not generally as accurate as those on larger scale maps, though some heights are now being updated as the 1:50000 maps are revised. It is not possible to rely entirely on larger scale maps, as some spot heights are omitted from the 1:25000 or 1:10000 maps. In cases where differing heights for the same point are given on different maps, the following order of precedence is generally used: 1:10000; 1:25000; 1:50000. Any exceptions are indicated in the Notes section on pages 23 and 24.

Feet

The height in feet is arrived at in all cases simply by multiplying the metric figure by 3.2808 and rounding up or down.

Name

Most names are taken from the relevant 1:50000 map. If a hill is not named on this then the name is taken from a larger scale map. Where a hill has a general name and a summit name, the general name is given in the main list, as this tends to be more commonly used, with summit names referred to in the Notes section. As well as notes for specific summits, the following symbols may be used after the hill name:

* Height taken from 1:25000 map.
** Height taken from 1:50000 map.
° Height taken from the relevant contour ring as no spot height is given on any map.

Map

This column gives the number(s) of the Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000 map(s) on which the summit of the hill is to be found.

Grid Reference

Each grid reference pinpoints the location of the summit of the hill to within 100 metres. Details of how to use the grid reference are given on all Landranger maps. All grid references have been double-checked for accuracy on 1:10000 maps, using a precise technique (a plastic overlay sheet with 100 small squares per grid square).

Drop

This column refers to the relative height of the hill. It shows the height difference (in metres) between the summit and the col connecting the hill to the next higher summit. For some summits this is different to the method used to calculate the drop in earlier TACit Tables. To provide continuity, a second figure is shown in brackets where the alternative method would give a different result.

For example, the drop from Snowdon is given as 1038 (341). This means that there is a drop of 1038 metres from the summit of Snowdon before the ground rises again toward a higher summit. As there is no higher summit in Wales or England, the measurement is derived from the height of a 'col' at NS760781 near Kilsyth in central Scotland, where the ground drops to 47 metres before rising again northwards toward 1165m Stob Binnein (the nearest higher summit). This makes sense mathematically and helps confirm the fact that Snowdon is a significant summit, but it is of no practical value. The (341) refers to the drop between Snowdon and the nearest summit with a 150-metre drop, whether higher or lower. This is Y Lliwedd, and so it means that you have to drop down 341 metres from Snowdon before climbing again to Y Lliwedd. This information is more useful, but feedback from earlier TACit Tables indicated a preference for the drop measurement to refer consistently to a higher summit. In the case of Y Lliwedd itself (and most other summits), the nearest major summit is higher anyway, so the two methods both give a figure of 154m, showing that you have to descend for 154 metres from Y Lliwedd before climbing toward Snowdon.

A more typical example would be Glyder Fawr, where the figure 643 (c 272) indicates that there is a drop of 643 metres to the col connecting Glyder Fawr with Snowdon (the nearest higher summit), but about 272 metres to the col between Glyder Fawr and Tryfan. In this case both measurements may be useful. The second measurement relates to Tryfan rather than Y Garn because the connecting col is higher. The drop from Glyder Fawr to the col connecting it with Y Garn can be calculated by adding the drop figure for Y Garn (236m) to the difference between the height of Glyder Fawr and Y Garn (52m) giving a result of 288m.

A letter c in the drop column means that there is no spot height for the connecting col shown on any metric map, so the drop is estimated from the position of contour lines. It should be accurate to within two or three metres.

The drop figures may be used to calculate how much descent and re-ascent is likely to be involved in climbing two or more hills together, but it is important to note that these figures refer to the minimum possible descent - if the terrain is uneven or there are small intervening summits then the actual descent on the ground will be greater. A map or knowledge of the route may be required for this level of detail.

Date

This column is left blank for you to write the date each hill is climbed, or to enter a retrospective tick. People who disapprove of record-keeping can ignore this column.

About Bagging

Some people argue that climbing hills in order to claim their summits has little to do with the actual experience of hillwalking; that it reduces hillwalking to the sedentary status of stamp collecting or trainspotting. Healthy and harmless but perhaps a little sad and obsessive.

An alternative view is that tables such as in this booklet represent a key, or maybe a door handle. They can help guide you toward your objective just as reliably as any signpost or guidebook. The lists convey more than names and numbers. Every hill is different, every route is different, every day out is worthwhile. Each entry may represent smooth grassy slopes or rough bouldery heather, crags or bogs, sunshine or snow, trees and flowers, birds and rabbits, tumbling streams and shimmering lakes, winding paths and forest tracks.

Sometimes it is easy to forget all this. Lists of hills can help to remind you, for they provide an incentive to get out more often, and guidance about where to go. All you need is a list, a map and a pair of boots. And at the end of the day, you will have more than memories - you will have new dates in your list to remind you where you have been; the icing on the cake. This in itself can be strangely satisfying, providing a sense of achieving something as well as enjoying it. Those who choose to keep records can appreciate and enjoy their walks just as much as anyone else, but their reward is a little greater than for those who are too proud or too principled to bother making a note of which hills they have climbed. After all, enjoyment is temporary but achievement is permanent.


The Welsh Hewitts

Hills in Wales over 2000 feet with a drop of at least 30 metres on all sides

Region 30 North Wales

Section 30B Snowdonia

West of River Conwy, A470 and A496 from Conwy to Maentwrog. 50 Hewitts including 20 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
10853560 Snowdon 2115 SH6095431038 (341)
10653494 Crib y Ddysgl *115 SH61055172  
9233028 Crib Goch115 SH62455165  
8982946 Y Lliwedd115 SH622533154  
7472451 Yr Aran115 SH604515 c 235  
7262382 Moel Eilio115 SH555577259  
6292064 Foel Gron115 SH56056831  
6742211 Moel Cynghorion115 SH586563 c 176  
10643491 Carnedd Llewelyn115 SH683644750 (c 448)
10443425 Carnedd Dafydd *115 SH663630111  
8332733 Pen yr Helgi Du115 SH69863085  
8492785 Llwytmor115 SH68969273  
9423091 Foel-fras115 SH69668159  
9623156 Yr Elen115 SH673651 c 57  
9783209 Pen yr Ole Wen115 SH65561945  
7702526 Drum115 SH708695 c 45  
9763202 Foel Grach115 SH68865840  
7582487 Drosgl115 SH66467937  
9263038 Garnedd Uchaf 3115 SH68766932  
7942605 Bera Mawr115 SH674682 c 30  
7992621 Pen Llithrig y Wrach **115 SH716623 c 183  
6782224 Creigiau Gleision115 SH729615 c 262  
6342080 Creigiau Gleision North Top115 SH73362236  
6102001 Tal y Fan115 SH729726186  
9993278 Glyder Fawr115 SH642579643 (c 272)
9943261 Glyder Fach *115 SH65658275  
8052641 Y Foel Goch 4115 SH67758263  
7632503 Gallt yr Ogof115 SH68558542  
9473107 Y Garn115 SH630595236  
8312726 Foel-goch115 SH628611 c 76  
9243031 Elidir Fawr 5 *115 SH612613 c 212  
8212694 Carnedd y Filiast *115 SH620627 c 76  
9153002 Tryfan 6115 SH664593 c 188  
8722861 Moel Siabod115 SH705546595 (497)
7702526 Moelwyn Mawr124 SH658448385 (c 315)
7102329 Moelwyn Bach124 SH660437124  
6482126 Moel-yr-hydd115 SH67245482  
6982290 Allt-fawr115 SH681474 c 243  
6892260 Cnicht115 SH645466 c 104  
6762218 Moel Druman115 SH671476 c 61  
6722205 Ysgafell Wen115 SH667481 c 57  
6692195 Ysgafell Wen North Top115 SH663485 c 33  
7832569 Moel Hebog115 SH565469585 (428)
6552149 Moel yr Ogof115 SH556478 c 118  
6382093 Moel Lefn115 SH55348562  
7342408 Craig Cwm Silyn115 SH525502 c 398 (c 229)
7092326 Trum y Ddysgl115 SH544516 c 204  
6952280 Mynydd Drws-y-coed115 SH54851857  
6532142 Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd115 SH53551451  
6982290 Mynydd Mawr *115 SH539546462  

Section 30D Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala

North-west of A494 from Dolgellau to the A5. 17 Hewitts including 11 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
8542802 Arenig Fawr124,125 SH827369479 (c 309)
7512464 Moel Llyfnant124,125 SH808351 c 206  
6192031 Gallt y Daren124 SH778344113  
7342408 Rhobell Fawr124 SH786256 c 309  
6622172 Dduallt124,125 SH810273 c 138  
6892260 Arenig Fach124,125 SH820415 c 294  
6692195 Carnedd y Filiast124,125 SH871445 c 315  
6612169 Manod Mawr 5124 SH723446 c 266  
6232044 Moel Penamnen **115 SH716483 c 133  
6582159 Manod Mawr North Top 5115 SH727458 c 65  
6112005 Foel Goch125 SH953422274  
7562480 Y Llethr124 SH661258 c 561 (c 401)
7502461 Diffwys124 SH661234148  
7122336 Rhinog Fach124 SH664270 c 147  
7202362 Rhinog Fawr124 SH656290 c 363 (c 285)
6292064 Y Garn **124 SH702230 c 315  
6232044 Moel Ysgyfarnogod124 SH658345 c 180  

Section 30E Bala to Welshpool

South of A494 and A5 from Dolgellau to the English border. 24 Hewitts including 5 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
9052969 Aran Fawddwy124,125 SH862223670 (c 338)
6892260 Foel Hafod-fynydd124,125 SH877227 c 84  
8852904 Aran Benllyn124,125 SH867242 c 50  
6202034 Pen yr Allt Uchaf °124,125 SH871197 c 49  
6852247 Gwaun y Llwyni124,125 SH85720443  
8722861 Erw y Ddafad-ddu124,125 SH864233 c 37  
7802559 Glasgwm124,125 SH836194 c 213  
6852247 Pen y Brynfforchog 7124,125 SH81717971  
6712201 Esgeiriau Gwynion 8124,125 SH889236 c 166  
6262054 Foel y Geifr125 SH937275110  
6252051 Moel y Cerrig Duon125 SH92324180  
6132011 Foel Goch125 SH94329046  
6142014 Llechwedd Du124,125 SH894224 c 32  
8302723 Cadair Berwyn 9125 SJ071323344  
6302067 Moel Fferna125 SJ116397105  
7852575 Cadair Bronwen125 SJ077346 c 73  
6652182 Post Gwyn125 SJ047294 c 60  
6912267 Foel Wen125 SJ09933458  
6812234 Mynydd Tarw125 SJ11232445  
6212037 Moel yr Henfaes 10125 SJ089369 c 35  
8272713 Moel Sych125 SJ066318 c 32  
6672188 Cyrniau Nod125 SH988279179  
6482126 Foel Cwm Sian Llwyd125 SH99531357  
6462119 Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw125 SH96228357  

Section 30F Dolgellau to Machynlleth

West of A470 and River Dyfi from Dolgellau to Machynlleth. 12 Hewitts including 4 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
8932930 Cadair Idris 11124 SH711130608  
6222041 Craig-y-llyn124 SH665119 c 136  
6612169 Tyrrau Mawr 12124 SH677135 c 103  
7912595 Craig Cwm Amarch 13124 SH71012179  
8632831 Mynydd Moel124 SH72713667  
8112661 Cyfrwy124 SH703133 c 36  
6832241 Gau Graig124 SH744141 c 30  
6742211 Maesglase 14124,125 SH822151311  
6702198 Waun-oer124 SH785147 c 119  
6592162 Cribin Fawr124 SH79415393  
6672188 Tarren y Gesail124 SH710059463 (232)
6342080 Tarrenhendre135 SH682041199  

Region 31 Mid Wales and Pembrokeshire

Section 31A Aberystwyth to Welshpool

North of River Rheidol, A44, A470 and River Severn from Aberystwyth to Welshpool.
4 Hewitts including 1 Marilyn.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
7522467 Plynlimon 15135 SN789869524 (335)
7412431 Pen Pumlumon Arwystli135,136 SN81587764  
6842244 Y Garn135 SN77585156  
7272385 Plynlimon East Top135 SN79987136  

Section 31B Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye

East of River Severn, A470 and River Wye from Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye.
3 Hewitts including 1 Marilyn.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
6602165 Great Rhos148 SO182639 c 373 (c 279)
6502133 Black Mixen148 SO19664345  
6102001 Bache Hill137,148 SO21363641  

Section 31C South-West Wales

South and west of River Rheidol, A44 and A470 from Aberystwyth to Builth Wells.
3 Hewitts including 2 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
6412103 Drygarn Fawr 16147 SN862583 c 254 (c 215)
6132011 Gorllwyn147 SN91759088  
6102001 Pen y Garn135,147 SN798770193  

Region 32 South Wales

Section 32A Llandovery to Monmouth

East of A4069 and north of county boundary, A465 and A40 from Llandovery to Monmouth. 24 Hewitts including 9 Marilyns.

Brecon Beacons:

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
8862907 Pen y Fan160 SO012215 c 671 (287)
7952608 Cribyn160 SO023213130  
7692523 Waun Rydd160 SO062206170  
7192359 Fan y Big160 SO03620630  
6172024 Cefn yr Ystrad 5160 SO086137178  
8022631 Fan Brycheiniog160 SN825217 c 423  
6162021 Garreg Lwyd 17160 SN740179104  
7492457 Bannau Sir Gaer 18160 SN81121893  
6352083 Garreg Las 19160 SN77720392  
7612497 Fan Hir160 SN83020943  
7342408 Fan Fawr160 SN969193295 (289)
6322073 Fan Llia160 SN93818699  
6292064 Fan Frynych160 SN95822774  
6292064 Craig Cerrig-gleisiad160 SN96021749  
7252379 Fan Gyhirych160 SN880190280 (236)
6632175 Fan Nedd160 SN913184174  

Black Mountains:

8112661 Waun Fach **161 SO215300622 (262)
7202362 Pen Allt-mawr161 SO206243102  
6902264 Twmpa 20 **161 SO22435079  
6792228 Chwarel y Fan **161 SO25929372  
7012300 Pen Cerrig-calch *161 SO21722352  
8002625 Pen y Gadair Fawr161 SO22928747  
6632175 Mynydd Llysiau161 SO20727940  
7032306 Black Mountain 21 **161 SO255350154  


Welsh Hewitteers

The first person recorded as having climbed all the Welsh 2000-foot summits was Edward Moss1 who completed the list on 22nd July 1951. The second person was ED Clements, compiler of The Hewitts and Marilyns of Ireland, who finished on 30th May 1953, though it was not until 17th September 1991 that he added Pen y Brynfforchog7, which was not in the original list. The Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) keeps a register of all those who have climbed the two-thousand foot summits of England and Wales or of Ireland. To register, send an A5 SAE to Alan Castle (TT), Glebe House, Ravenstone, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 5AR and ask for a claim form. The LDWA do not record details of Welsh ascents only.


Highest Hewitts

These are the top twenty Welsh Hewitts in terms of height above sea level.

Sect Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
30B10853560 Snowdon115 SH6095431038 (341)
30B10653494 Crib y Ddysgl115 SH61055172  
30B10643491 Carnedd Llewelyn115 SH683644750 (c 448)
30B10443425 Carnedd Dafydd115 SH663630111  
30B9993278 Glyder Fawr115 SH642579643 (c 272)
30B9943261 Glyder Fach115 SH65658275  
30B9783209 Pen yr Ole Wen115 SH65561945  
30B9763202 Foel Grach115 SH68865840  
30B9623156 Yr Elen115 SH673651 c 57  
30B9473107 Y Garn115 SH630595236  
30B9423091 Foel-fras115 SH69668159  
30B9263038 Garnedd Uchaf115 SH68766932  
30B9243031 Elidir Fawr115 SH612613 c 212  
30B9233028 Crib Goch115 SH62455165  
30B9153002 Tryfan115 SH664593 c 188  
30E9052969 Aran Fawddwy124,125 SH862223670 (c 338)
30B8982946 Y Lliwedd115 SH622533154  
30F8932930 Cadair Idris124 SH711130608  
32A8862907 Pen y Fan160 SO012215 c 671 (287)
30E8852904 Aran Benllyn124,125 SH867242 c 50  

These are the top twenty Welsh Hewitts in terms of relative height, ie they have the greatest drop. They may therefore be regarded as the highest points of the twenty main hill ranges in Wales.

30B10853560 Snowdon115 SH6095431038 (341)
30B10643491 Carnedd Llewelyn115 SH683644750 (c 448)
32A8862907 Pen y Fan160 SO012215 c 671 (287)
30E9052969 Aran Fawddwy124,125 SH862223670 (c 338)
30B9993278 Glyder Fawr115 SH642579643 (c 272)
32A8112661 Waun Fach161 SO215300622 (262)
30F8932930 Cadair Idris124 SH711130608  
30B8722861 Moel Siabod115 SH705546595 (497)
30B7832569 Moel Hebog115 SH565469585 (428)
30D7562480 Y Llethr124 SH661258 c 561 (c 401)
31A7522467 Plynlimon 135 SN789869524 (335)
30D8542802 Arenig Fawr124,125 SH827369479 (c 309)
30F6672188 Tarren y Gesail124 SH710059463 (232)
30B6982290 Mynydd Mawr115 SH539546462  
32A8022631 Fan Brycheiniog160 SN825217 c 423  
30B7342408 Craig Cwm Silyn115 SH525502 c 398 (c 229)
30B7702526 Moelwyn Mawr124 SH658448385 (c 315)
31B6602165 Great Rhos148 SO182639 c 373 (c 279)
30D7202362 Rhinog Fawr124 SH656290 c 363 (c 285)
30E8302723 Cadair Berwyn125 SJ071323344  


SubHewitts

The following 15 hills miss out on being Hewitts by less than ten metres in height. Where relevant the name of the major summit in the same hill group is shown in brackets.

Sect Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop
32A6091998 Mynydd Troed161 SO165292286
30B6091998 Mynydd Graig Goch (Craig Cwm Silyn)115,123 SH497485 c 71
30B6091998 Craig Fach (Snowdon)115 SH63455240
30E6081995 Glan-hafon (Cadair Berwyn)125 SJ07827484
30B6071991 Moel Meirch (Allt-fawr) *115 SH661503 c 56
30E6061988 Cefn Coch (Esgeiriau Gwynion) 22125 SH91825747
30B6051985 Foel Goch (Moel Eilio)115 SH57056392
30F6051985 Craig Portas (Maesglase)124,125 SH801141 c 53
31C6041982 Y Gamriw (Drygarn Fawr)147 SN94461149
32A6041982 Yr Allt (Fan Gyhirych)160 SN905200 c 40
30E6041982 Moel yr Henfaes East Top (Cadair Berwyn)125 SJ099373 c 32
30B6031978 Foel Lwyd (Tal y Fan)115 SH720723 c 54
32A6021975 Foel Fraith (Fan Brycheiniog)160 SN756183 c 77
30E6021975 Y Gribin (Glasgwm)124,125 SH84317735
32C6001968 Craig y Llyn 23170 SN906031392

The following 25 hills miss out on being Hewitts by less than ten metres of relative height. Hills are grouped in sections and the name of the major summit in the same hill group is shown in brackets.

30B6232044 Pen y Castell (Carnedd Llewelyn)115 SH72168829
30B8072648 Bera Bach (Carnedd Llewelyn)115 SH672677 c 21
30B7352411 Craig Eigiau (Carnedd Llewelyn)115 SH713654 c 20
30B7002297 Garnedd-goch (Craig Cwm Silyn) *115 SH511495 c 25
30B6192031 Gallt yr Wenallt (Y Lliwedd)115 SH64253224
30B6892260 Craigysgafn (Moelwyn Mawr)124 SH659443 c 24
30B7182356 Llechog (Snowdon)115 SH606567 c 23
30B6332077 Y Garn (Trum y Ddysgl)115 SH551526 c 21
30B8122664 Mynydd Perfedd (Elidir Fawr) *115 SH623619 c 20
30B6232044 Craiglwyn (Creigiau Gleision) 24115 SH730608 c 20
30D6142014 Foel Penolau (Moel Ysgyfarnogod)124 SH66134826
30D6432110 Llechwedd-llyfn (Carnedd y Filiast) 25124,125 SH85744625
30D6422106 Diffwys West Top (Y Llethr)124 SH64822921
30E6152018 Cefn Gwyntog (Cyrniau Nod)125 SH97626527
30E6302067 Stac Rhos (Cyrniau Nod) °125 SH96827825
30E6122008 Trum y Gwrgedd (Esgeiriau Gwynion) 26125 SH941284 c 26
30E6792228 Godor (Cadair Berwyn)125 SJ09430725
30E6952280 Moel yr Ewig (Cadair Berwyn)125 SJ08031724
30E6872254 Foel Wen South Top (Cadair Berwyn)125 SJ10233021
30E7422434 Tomle (Cadair Berwyn)125 SJ085335 c 21
32A8732864 Corn Du (Pen y Fan)160 SO00721328
32A6192031 Y Gyrn (Pen y Fan)160 SN988216 c 24
32A6542146 Allt Lwyd (Waun Rydd)160 SO07818928
32A7132339 Rhos Dirion (Waun Fach) 27161 SO21133422
32A6462119 Pen Twyn Glas (Waun Fach)161 SO213257 c 21

A further 20 Welsh summits with a drop of 15-19 metres are listed in the Nuttalls' book1.


The Welsh Marilyns

Hills in Wales with a drop of at least 150 metres on all sides

About the Marilyns

A Marilyn is any hill that has a drop of at least 150 metres (492 feet) on all sides, regardless of distance, absolute height or topographical merit. The list of all Marilyns in Britain is published in The Relative Hills of Britain (Alan Dawson, Cicerone Press, 1992). Since this book was published a number of new Marilyns have been discovered, and some original ones deleted. Details of these amendments are published in an update sheet which is now distributed with the book and is available separately from the author or publisher.

There are currently 1549 Marilyns in Britain: 1213 in Scotland, 176 in England, 156 in Wales and five in the Isle of Man (Black Mountain is in both England and Wales). There are a further 455 Marilyns in Ireland. The list of Welsh Marilyns published here is in most respects the same as that in The Relative Hills of Britain but with the following important differences:

-- As well as the height above sea level (absolute height), the list shows the drop from each hill (relative height), as explained on pages 3 and 4.

-- Details of heights and grid references have been double-checked for accuracy on 1:10000 scale maps and updated where necessary. Where different heights are given on different scales of map, the 1:10000 or 1:25000 scale maps are used, as the 1:50000 maps are generally less accurate for spot heights. Several hills have therefore gained or lost a metre or two.

-- The following recently discovered Welsh Marilyns are included:

Section Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop
30C3891275 Mynydd Rhyd ddu116 SJ054477165
30F3211053 Craig y Castell124 SH698162153
31A5071663 Disgwylfa Fawr135 SN737847 c 152
31B4601509 Cefn Cenarth136 SN969762155
31C4661529 Carn Gafallt136,147 SN940646157
32C258846 Mynydd Dinas170 SS760915 c 152

-- Three hills have been renamed: Yr Arwydd to Mynydd Bodafon (Section 30A), Foel Rhudd to Esgeiriau Gwynion (Section 30E), and Edmund's Tump to Graig Syfyrddin (Section 32A).

-- The summit of Bryn Arw (Section 32A) has moved about a kilometre to the north.

Hills are listed in height order within each section. Details given are the same as for the Hewitts. Fifty-three Welsh Marilyns are over 2000 feet high and are also Hewitts so are listed twice in this booklet. Most of the remaining 103 Marilyns below 2000 feet can provide enjoyable walks, and are a good alternative in poor weather when the higher summits are obscured by mist. The smaller hills are also ideal for filling in an odd hour or half day, or for exploring during busy holiday periods when the bigger hills and more popular routes tend to become crowded.

Region 30 North Wales

Section 30A Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula

West of A487 from Caernarfon to Porthmadog, plus Anglesey, Holy Island and Bardsey Island.
10 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
5641850 Yr Eifl123 SH364447 c 433 (427)
5221713 Gyrn Ddu115,123 SH401467385  
3711217 Carn Fadryn123 SH278351343 (c 293)
304997 Mynydd Rhiw123 SH228293 c 240  
279915 Garn Boduan123 SH312393 c 172  
263863 Moel-y-gest 28124 SH549388236  
235771 Carneddol123 SH301331 c 157  
220722 Holyhead Mountain (Holy Island) *114 SH218829220  
178584 Mynydd Bodafon (Anglesey) 29114 SH472854178  
167548 Mynydd Enlli (Bardsey Island)123 SH122218167  

Section 30B Snowdonia

West of River Conwy, A470 and A496 from Conwy to Maentwrog. 22 Marilyns including 20 Hewitts.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
10853560 Snowdon 2115 SH6095431038 (341)
10643491 Carnedd Llewelyn115 SH683644750 (c 449)
9993278 Glyder Fawr115 SH642579643 (c 272)
9473107 Y Garn115 SH630595236  
9243031 Elidir Fawr 5 *115 SH612613 c 212  
9153002 Tryfan 6115 SH664593 c 188  
8982946 Y Lliwedd115 SH622533154  
8722861 Moel Siabod115 SH705546595 (497)
7992621 Pen Llithrig y Wrach **115 SH716623 c 181  
7832569 Moel Hebog115 SH565469585 (428)
7702526 Moelwyn Mawr124 SH658448385 (c 315)
7472451 Yr Aran115 SH604515 c 235  
7342408 Craig Cwm Silyn115 SH525502 c 398 (c 229)
7262382 Moel Eilio115 SH555577259  
7092326 Trum y Ddysgl115 SH544516 c 204  
6982290 Mynydd Mawr *115 SH539546462  
6982290 Allt-fawr115 SH681474 c 243  
6782224 Creigiau Gleision115 SH729615 c 262  
6742211 Moel Cynghorion115 SH586563 c 176  
6102001 Tal y Fan115 SH729726 c 186  
5531814 Moel-ddu124 SH579442198  
3821253 Moel y Dyniewyd115 SH612477208  

Section 30C Llandudno to Wrexham

North of A5 from Betws-y-Coed to the English border. 10 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
5771893 Moel y Gamelin116 SJ176465 c 382 (c 174)
5651854 Cyrn-y-Brain117 SJ208488 c 162  
5551821 Moel Famau116 SJ161626 c 272 (197)
5321745 Mwdwl-eithin116 SH917540265  
5111676 Foel Fenlli116 SJ164600153  
4671532 Moel Gyw116 SJ171575181  
4401444 Penycloddiau *116 SJ127678 c 156  
3891276 Mynydd Rhyd ddu 30116 SJ054477165  
3301083 Hope Mountain117 SJ294568189  
207679 Great Orme 31115 SH767833201  

Section 30D Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala

North-west of A494 from Dolgellau to the A5. 14 Marilyns including 11 Hewitts.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
8542802 Arenig Fawr124,125 SH827369479 (c 309)
7562480 Y Llethr124 SH661258 c 561 (c 401)
7512464 Moel Llyfnant124,125 SH808351 c 206  
7342408 Rhobell Fawr124 SH786256 c 309  
7202362 Rhinog Fawr124 SH656290 c 363 (c 285)
6892260 Arenig Fach124,125 SH820415 c 294  
6692195 Carnedd y Filiast124,125 SH871445 c 315  
6612169 Manod Mawr 5124 SH723446 c 266  
6292064 Y Garn **124 SH702230 c 315  
6232044 Moel Ysgyfarnogod124 SH658345 c 180  
6112005 Foel Goch125 SH953422274  
5891932 Moelfre **124 SH626246162  
5391768 Mynydd Nodol124,125 SH865393168  
4051329 Foel Offrwm124 SH749209236  

Section 30E Bala to Welshpool

South of A494 and A5 from Dolgellau to the English border. 10 Marilyns including 5 Hewitts.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
9052969 Aran Fawddwy124,125 SH862223670 (c 338)
8302723 Cadair Berwyn 9125 SJ071323344  
7802559 Glasgwm124,125 SH836194 c 213  
6712201 Esgeiriau Gwynion 8124,125 SH889236 c 166  
6672188 Cyrniau Nod125 SH988279179  
5401772 Rhialgwm125 SJ055211 c 225  
5231716 Gyrn Moelfre *125 SJ184293 c 237  
3561168 Allt y Main125 SJ162151 c 171  
3411119 Mynydd-y-briw125 SJ173260165  
3411119 Y Golfa 32125 SJ182070 c 165  

Section 30F Dolgellau to Machynlleth

West of A470 and River Dyfi from Dolgellau to Machynlleth. 9 Marilyns including 4 Hewitts.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
8932930 Cadair Idris 11124 SH711130608  
6742211 Maesglase 14124,125 SH822151311  
6672188 Tarren y Gesail124 SH710059463 (232)
6342080 Tarrenhendre135 SH682041199  
4691539 Mynydd Cwmcelli124,125 SH804099157  
3801247 Foel Cae'rberllan124 SH676082211  
3211053 Craig y Castell 30124 SH697161153  
3131027 Ffridd Cocyn135 SH624042 c 247 (231)
288945 Gamallt124 SH665067206  

Region 31 Mid Wales and Pembrokeshire

Section 31A Aberystwyth to Welshpool

North of River Rheidol, A44, A470 and River Severn from Aberystwyth to Welshpool. 11 Marilyns including 1 Hewitt.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
7522467 Plynlimon 15135 SN789869524 (335)
5601837 Banc Llechwedd-mawr135 SN775898161  
5501804 Drosgol135 SN759878 c 195  
5231716 Carnedd Wen125 SH924099 c 228  
5071663 Disgwylfa Fawr 30135 SN737847 c 152  
4881601 Bryn Amlwg 33136 SN921973170  
4851591 Garreg-hir136 SN998977151  
4821581 Bryn y Fan136 SN931885 c 177  
4641522 Esgair Ddu 33124,125 SH873106222  
3581175 Stingwern Hill136 SJ132014 c 180  
3521155 Upper Park125 SJ188052 c 174  

Section 31B Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye

East of River Severn, A470 and River Wye from Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye. 15 Marilyns including 1 Hewitt.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
6602165 Great Rhos148 SO182639 c 373 (c 279)
5861923 Pegwn Mawr 33 *136 SO023812300 (213)
5471795 Beacon Hill136,148 SO176767174  
5421778 Gwaunceste Hill148 SO158555 c 161  
5131683 Corndon Hill137 SO306969201  
4991637 Garreg Lwyd136,147 SN942733206 (194)
4771565 Gwastedyn Hill 34136,147 SN986661 c 242  
4601509 Cefn Cenarth 30136 SN969762155  
4511480 Aberedw Hill 35147 SO084507227  
4451460 Carneddau147 SO069551 c 206  
4421450 Rhiw Gwraidd 36147 SO009633 c 214  
4151362 The Begwns148,161 SO155444157  
4081339 Long Mountain 37126 SJ264058305 (266)
4031322 Moel y Golfa126 SJ290125261  
3551165 Caeliber Isaf °137 SO211933172  

Section 31C South-West Wales

South and west of River Rheidol, A44 and A470 from Aberystwyth to Builth Wells. 14 Marilyns including 2 Hewitts.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
6412103 Drygarn Fawr 16147 SN862583 c 254 (c 215)
6102001 Pen y Garn135,147 SN798770193  
5941949 Waun Claerddu135,147 SN790704 c 168  
5361759 Foel Cwmcerwyn 38145 SN094311344 (318)
4871598 Pen y Garn-goch147 SN884502 c 162  
4661529 Carn Gafallt 30147 SN940646157  
4621516 Crugiau Merched147 SN722455205  
3951296 Frenni Fawr145 SN203349177  
3611184 Hafod Ithel135 SN610677155  
3461135 Mynydd Carningli145 SN062372232  
3291079 Mynydd Cynros146 SN620326 c 221  
3271073 Rhos Ymryson 39146 SN459500164  
3261070 Pen-crug-melyn146 SN502285184  
205673 Brandy Hill 40158 SN213133 c 151  

Region 32 South Wales

Section 32A Llandovery to Monmouth

East of A4069 and north of county boundary, A465 and A40 from Llandovery to Monmouth.
19 Marilyns including 9 Hewitts.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
8862907 Pen y Fan160 SO012215 c 671 (287)
8112661 Waun Fach **161 SO215300622 (262)
8022631 Fan Brycheiniog160 SN825217 c 423  
7692523 Waun Rydd160 SO062206170  
7342408 Fan Fawr160 SN969193295 (289)
7252379 Fan Gyhirych160 SN880190280 (236)
7032306 Black Mountain 21 **161 SO255350154  
6632175 Fan Nedd160 SN913184174  
6172024 Cefn yr Ystrad 5160 SO086137178  
6091998 Mynydd Troed161 SO165292286 (255)
5961955 Sugar Loaf 41161 SO272187413 (c 368)
5511808 Tor y Foel161 SO114194157  
5151690 Mynydd Llangorse161 SO159266161  
4861594 Ysgyryd Fawr 42161 SO331182344 (298)
4781568 Mynydd Eppynt 43147 SN961464 c 199  
4231388 Graig Syfyrddin 44161 SO403210235  
3931289 Allt yr Esgair161 SO126243 c 205  
3841260 Bryn Arw 45161 SO301206 c 156  
292958 Myarth161 SO170208164  

Section 32B Carmarthen to the Vale of Neath

West of A4069, county boundary and River Neath from Llangadog to Neath. 9 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
4811578 Hirfynydd160 SN839076 c 246  
4181371 Mynydd Marchywel170 SN768037263  
4151362 Trichrug160 SN698229191  
3731224 Mynydd y Betws 46159 SN665095205  
3571171 Mynydd Uchaf160 SN715103 c 182  
3381109 Mynydd Allt-y-grug160 SN750079 c 190  
284932 Mynydd Sylen159 SN515080209 (c 192)
272892 Mynydd Drumau170 SN725001171  
262860 Mynydd Llangyndeyrn159 SN482132 c 170  

Section 32C Neath to Chepstow

South of River Neath, A465 and A40 from Neath to Monmouth. 13 Marilyns.

Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop
6001968 Craig y Llyn 23170 SN906031392
5781896 Coety Mountain 47161 SO231079 c 231
5501804 Mynydd Carn-y-cefn161 SO187084176
4721549 Mynydd Twyn-glas171 ST259978253
3821253 Cefn Eglwysilan171 ST097905235
3811250 Mynydd y Lan *171 ST208923215
3771237 Mynydd y Glyn170 ST031896 c 182
3701214 Foel Fynyddau170 SS782936 c 222
3621188 Mynydd Machen *171 ST223900185
3091014 Wentwood171,172 ST411943240
3071007 Garth Hill171 ST103835211
273896 Craig yr Allt171 ST133850 c 154
258846 Mynydd Dinas 30170 SS760915 c 152


Welsh Marilynists

The first person to climb all the Welsh Marilyns was Rowland Bowker of Portinscale in Cumbria, who climbed his last 22 Welsh Marilyns in a single week, completing the list with Coety Mountain on 11th January 1996. The second person was his wife Ann Bowker, who finished in more leisurely fashion with Mwdwl-eithin on 1st October 1996. Others are known to be pursuing them.

Anyone who has climbed all the Welsh Marilyns, or has an overall total of over 600 Marilyns, is eligible for a place in the Marilyn Hall of Fame. To stake a claim, first climb the hills then contact the author via TACit Press.


Highest non-Hewitt Marilyns

As the highest 53 Welsh Marilyns are all Hewitts, there is little point in listing them again here. Instead, both lists below are limited to those Marilyns below 2000 feet high.

These are the highest 29 Welsh Marilyns under 2000 feet, ie all those between 500 and 610 metres.

Sect Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
32A6091998 Mynydd Troed161 SO165292286 (255)
32C6001968 Craig y Llyn170 SN906031392  
32A5961955 Sugar Loaf161 SO272187413 (c 368)
31C5941949 Waun Claerddu135,147 SN790704 c 168  
30D5891932 Moelfre124 SH626246162  
31B5861923 Pegwn Mawr136 SO023812300 (213)
32C5781896 Coety Mountain161 SO231079 c 231  
30C5771893 Moel y Gamelin116 SJ176465 c 382 (c 174)
30C5651854 Cyrn-y-Brain117 SJ208488 c 162  
30A5641850 Yr Eifl123 SH364447 c 433 (427)
31A5601837 Banc Llechwedd-mawr135 SN775898161  
30C5551821 Moel Famau116 SJ161626 c 272 (197)
30B5531814 Moel-ddu124 SH579442198  
32A5511808 Tor y Foel161 SO114194157  
31A5501804 Drosgol135 SN759878 c 195  
32C5501804 Mynydd Carn-y-cefn161 SO187084176  
31B5471795 Beacon Hill136,148 SO176767174  
31B5421778 Gwaunceste Hill148 SO158555 c 161  
30E5401772 Rhialgwm125 SJ055211 c 225  
30D5391768 Mynydd Nodol124,125 SH865393168  
31C5361759 Foel Cwmcerwyn145 SN094311344 (318)
30C5321745 Mwdwl-eithin116 SH917540265  
30E5231716 Gyrn Moelfre125 SJ184293 c 237  
31A5231716 Carnedd Wen125 SH924099 c 228  
30A5221713 Gyrn Ddu115,123 SH401467385  
32A5151690 Mynydd Llangorse161 SO159266161  
31B5131683 Corndon Hill137 SO306969201  
30C5111676 Foel Fenlli116 SJ164600153  
31A5071663 Disgwylfa Fawr135 SN737847 c 152  

These are the top 21 non-Hewitt Marilyns in terms of relative height, ie they have the greatest drop.

Sect Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop  
30A5641850 Yr Eifl123 SH364447 c 433 (427)
32A5961955 Sugar Loaf161 SO272187413 (c 368)
32C6001968 Craig y Llyn170 SN906031392  
30A5221713 Gyrn Ddu115,123 SH401467385  
30C5771893 Moel y Gamelin116 SJ176465 c 382 (c 174)
31C5361759 Foel Cwmcerwyn145 SN094311344 (318)
32A4861594 Ysgyryd Fawr161 SO331182344 (298)
30A3711217 Carn Fadryn123 SH278351343 (c 293)
31B4081339 Long Mountain126 SJ264058305 (266)
31B5861923 Pegwn Mawr136 SO023812300 (213)
32A6091998 Mynydd Troed161 SO165292286 (255)
30C5551821 Moel Famau116 SJ161626 c 272 (197)
30C5321745 Mwdwl-eithin116 SH917540265  
32B4181371 Mynydd Marchywel170 SN768037263  
31B4031322 Moel y Golfa126 SJ290125261  
32C4721549 Mynydd Twyn-glas171 ST259978253  
30F3131027 Ffridd Cocyn135 SH624042 c 247 (231)
32B4811578 Hirfynydd160 SN839076 c 246  
31B4771565 Gwastedyn Hill136,147 SN986661 c 242  
32C3091014 Wentwood171,172 ST411943240  
30A304997 Mynydd Rhiw123 SH228293 c 240  


SubMarilyns

The following 27 Welsh hills miss out on being Marilyns by less than ten metres of relative height.

Sect Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop
30F3831257 Bryn Brith 48124 SH664153149
30C3051001 Mynydd y Cwm 49116 SJ073767149
30A192630 Mynydd Anelog *123 SH152272 c 149
30D7502461 Diffwys124 SH661234148
31B4751558 Gamallt136,147 SN955709148
30D7122336 Rhinog Fach124 SH664270 c 147
31B5321745 Llanfihangel Hill148 SO194553 c 146
30C5211709 Moel y Gydros116 SH914453145
32C4911611 Mynydd Gethin170 SO044025 c 145
31C3311086 Dinas146,147 SN782466 c 145
30C3961299 Moelfre Uchaf116 SH898716144
30C5191703 Marial Gwyn116 SH999556 c 144
30A5091670 Bwlch Mawr *115,123 SH426478 c 144
31B4391440 Gilwern Hill147 SO098582 c 144
32B193633 Rhossili Down 50 *159 SS420888 c 144
31B5281732 Cilfaesty Hill136 SO128840143
30E3821253 Moel y Gwelltyn125 SJ170277143
31C3351099 Moelfre *145 SN326360143
30F5451788 Ceiswyn124 SH745109142
31C3411119 Fforest146,160 SN777393142
31C213699 Garn Fawr157 SM895388142
31A3381109 Moel Bentyrch125 SJ055095 c 142
31C4151362 Mynydd Pencarreg146 SN575432 c 141
32A4421450 Mynydd Bwlch-y-Groes160 SN868356140
31C3281076 Mynydd Figyn146 SN596307140
31A285935 Cefn Coch135,136 SH815025 c 140
32B193633 Kilvey Hill159 SS671940 c 140


Welsh Council Tops

The highest points of the 22 unitary authorities in Wales

About the Council Tops

Frequent local government reorganisation has made things difficult for those who aspire to visit the highest point of all counties. One solution is to ignore the changes introduced in 1974 and 1996 and to stick to the 'traditional' county tops. In England this may be the only feasible approach, as there is a ragbag mixture of unitary and two-tier local authorities. In Wales the position is much simpler as there are now just 22 unitary authorities. A list of their highest points is given below. Some of these authorities could not be described as 'counties' in the traditional sense, so their highpoints are better described as Council Tops. Details given are the same as for the Hewitts and Marilyns. Tops with a drop of 0 metres are not summits but are points on the side of a hill. Some are indeterminate, but the highest point of Merthyr Tydfil is unusual in being marked by a small lake: Pwll Mere. Fourteen Council Tops are Hewitts or Marilyns (or both), and a further six are near the top of one. This leaves just two Council Tops that require a completely separate ascent: Werfa (Bridgend) and Tair Onnen (Vale of Glamorgan).

Sect Council Metres Feet Name Map Grid Ref Drop
30B Gwynedd10853560 Snowdon115 SH6095431038
30B Conwy10643491 Carnedd Llewelyn115 SH683644750
32A Powys8862907 Pen y Fan160 SO012215 c 671
30E Denbighshire8272713 Moel Sych125 SJ066318 c 32
30E Wrexham7902592 Craig Berwyn °125 SJ0773350
32A Carmarthenshire7702526 Fan Foel °160 SN8202230
31A Cardiganshire7522467 Plynlimon135 SN789869524
32A Monmouthshire6792228 Chwarel y Fan161 SO25929372
32C Neath Port Talbot6001968 Craig y Llyn170 SN906031392
32C Rhondda, Cynon, Taff5901935 Craig y Llyn °170 SN9090310
32C Blaenau Gwent5781896 Coety Mountain161 SO231079 c 231
32C Torfaen5711873 Cefn Coch161 SO22109335
32C Bridgend5681863 Werfa170 SS912947 c 91
30C Flintshire5551821 Moel Famau116 SJ161626 c 272
32A Caerphilly5521811 Twyn Ceilog161 SO0981270
31C Pembrokeshire5361759 Foel Cwmcerwyn145 SN094311344
32A Merthyr Tydfil5301739 Merthyr Common °160 SO0801100
32B Swansea3731224 Mynydd y Betws159 SN665095205
32C Newport3091014 Wentwood171,172 ST411943240
32C Cardiff3071007 Garth Hill171 ST103835211
30A Anglesey220722 Holyhead Mountain114 SH218829220
32C Vale of Glamorgan137449 Tair Onnen170 ST036739 c 64

Notes

* Height taken from 1:25000 map.

** Height taken from 1:50000 map.

° Height taken from contour ring; no spot height shown on any map.

  1. Moss, E: The Two-Thousands of Wales. Rucksack Club Journal, 1940.
    Bridge, G: The Mountains of England and Wales. Gaston's Alpine Books and West Col, 1973.
    Buxton, C and Lewis, G: The Mountain Summits of England and Wales. Red Dial, 1986.
    Nuttall, J and Nuttall, A: The Mountains of England and Wales Vol 1: Wales. Cicerone, 1989. Dawson, A: The Relative Hills of Britain. Cicerone, 1992.
    Dewey, M: Mountain Tables. Constable, 1995.
    Woosey, M: A Log Book of the Mountains of Wales. Sigma, 1995.
  2. Snowdon: Summit name is Yr Wyddfa. In summer it can be reached by train.
  3. Garnedd Uchaf: It is often thought there are fourteen peaks in Wales over 3000 feet. There are in fact fifteen. Garnedd Uchaf is the fifteenth that is often omitted, probably because there was no 3000-foot contour on the old 1:63360 maps.
  4. Y Foel Goch: Previously known, oxymoronically, as Nameless Peak.
  5. Elidir Fawr, Manod Mawr, Cefn Yr Ystrad: Disfigured by extensive quarrying.
  6. Tryfan: Often judged to be the only Welsh summit that can not be reached without the use of hands. The two summit blocks, each about two metres high, require some climbing agility.
  7. Pen y Brynfforchog: A relatively new addition to the list of Welsh Tops. It did not appear on 1:63360 maps or in Bridge's book1.
  8. Esgeiriau Gwynion: The name Foel Rhudd refers to the 659m summit at SH895239.
  9. Cadair Berwyn: Highest point is about 300m south of the triangulation pillar.
  10. Moel yr Henfaes: This name refers to a long ridge with the highest point at SJ089369. This summit is referred to by the Nuttalls1 as Pen Bwlch Llandrillo Top.
  11. Cadair Idris: Summit name is Penygadair.
  12. Tyrrau Mawr: Also known as Craig-las.
  13. Craig Cwm Amarch: This summit is sometimes referred to as Mynydd Pencoed. However, there is another top at SH704117 with a drop of less than 20 metres to which the name Mynydd Pencoed may also be applied.
  14. Maesglase: Summit name is Maen Du.
  15. Plynlimon: Sometimes referred to as Pumlumon, though Plynlimon is more commonly used. Summit name is Pen Pumlumon Fawr.
  16. Drygarn Fawr: Height given as 645m on 1:50000 map but 641m on 1:10000 map. No spot height on 1:25000 map.
  17. Garreg Lwyd: Also known as Moel Gornach.
  18. Bannau Sir Gaer: Summit name is Picws Du.
  19. Garreg Las: Also known as Twyn Swnd.
  20. Twmpa: Previously known as Lord Hereford's Knob.
  21. Black Mountain: A unique fivefold summit: Welsh Hewitt, Welsh Marilyn, English Hewitt, English Marilyn, and the County Top of Hereford and Worcester. It is also the highest point of the Offa's Dyke Path. The summit is extremely flat and the highest point difficult to pinpoint. A traverse is recommended.
  22. Cefn Coch: Referred to by Dewey1 as Moel y Pawl.
  23. Craig y Llyn: Referred to by Dewey as Cefnffordd.
  24. Craiglwyn: There is a spot height of 609m at SH728610, suggesting this summit has a drop of only 14 metres. However, this spot height is on an outcrop symbol, not on the lowest point of the ridge; the proximity of 600m contours suggests a col height nearer 600m.
  25. Llechwedd-llfyn: Also known as Carnedd Llechwedd-llfyn.
  26. Trum y Gwrgedd: Should probably be Trum y Gwragedd.
  27. Rhos Dirion: Also known as Pen Rhos Dirion.
  28. Moel-y-gest: The author's first ever hill, climbed about 20 years before Marilyns were invented.
  29. Mynydd Bodafon: Summit name is Yr Arwydd.
  30. Mynydd Rhyd ddu, Craig y Castell, Disgwylfa Fawr, Cefn Cenarth, Carn Gafallt, Mynydd Dinas: New Marilyns discovered since publication of The Relative Hills of Britain.
  31. Great Orme: Summit with the greatest drop (201m) as a proportion of height (207m) other than the three islands. Amusement arcade on summit.
  32. Y Golfa: Golf course on summit, obviously.
  33. Bryn Amlwg, Esgair Du, Pegwn Mawr: Wind farm on or near summit.
  34. Gwastedyn Hill: Twin peak - also 477m spot height at SN982663.
  35. Aberedw Hill: Twin peak - also 451m spot height at SO087504.
  36. Rhiw Gwraidd: Twin peak - also 442m spot height at SO014633.
  37. Long Mountain: Summit name is Beacon Ring. Offa's Dyke Path passes over the top.
  38. Foel Cwmcerwyn: Highest point of Mynydd Preseli, a substantial area of high ground.
  39. Rhos Ymryson: Covered reservoir and several fences on top. Awkward.
  40. Brandy Hill: Twin peak - also 205m spot height at SN146118 (Middleton Hill).
  41. Sugar Loaf: Sometimes referred to as Pen-y-fal or Mynydd Pen-y-fal.
  42. Ysgyryd Fawr: Previously known as Skirrid Fawr.
  43. Mynydd Eppynt: Artillery range covers much of the hill.
  44. Graig Syfyrddin: Summit name is Edmund's Tump.
  45. Bryn Arw: Summit is at north end of ridge, not at south end as listed in The Relative Hills of Britain.
  46. Mynydd y Betws: Road passes within fifty metres of the summit tussock.
  47. Coety Mountain: Previously known as Coity Mountain.
  48. Bryn Brith: Twin peak - also 383m spot height at SH663149 (Pared y Cefn-hir).
  49. Mynydd y Cwm: Named as Coed Cwm on 1:50000 map.
  50. Rhossili Down: Summit name is The Beacon. The only worthwhile hill in the Gower peninsula.