Mynydd Llysiau

Mynydd Llysiau is a subsidiary summit of Waun Fach in the Black Mountains in south-eastern Wales. It lies halfway between Waun Fach and Pen Allt-mawr. It is a distinguished summit with a steep eastern face.

Mynydd Llysiau
Mynydd Llysiau from near Waun Fach. Behind are: Sugar Loaf (left) Pen Allt-mawr (right)
Highest point
Elevation663 m (2,175 ft)
Prominence40 m (130 ft)
Parent peakWaun Fach
ListingHewitt, Nuttall
Naming
English translationmountain of the fruit
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
LocationBlack Mountains, South Wales
OS gridSO215300
Topo mapOS Landranger 161

The summit, marked by a pile of stones, is long grassy ridge. To the south is Pen Twyn Glas, before which are two boundary stones that resemble grave stones.[1]

References

  1. Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.

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