Wales Mountains

Wales Mountains Introduction Wales mountains dominate dramatic landscapes three national parks Snowdonia Eryri Pembrokeshire Coast Brecon Beacons 15 peaks over 3000 feet Welsh 3000s Yr Wyddfa Snowdon 1085m highest British peak outside Scotland. Cambrian Mountains central uplands Black Mountains Brecon Beacons southern ranges Clwydian Range northeast defining Celtic nations rugged beauty hiking climbing wildlife tourism attracting 10 million annual visitors defining outdoor adventure heritage.

All about Wales Mountains

Wales mountains shaped Caledonian Orogeny 400 million years ago ancient sedimentary volcanic rocks glacial erosion creating cirques ridges lakes waterfalls Snowdonia northwest nine ranges Snowdon Glyderau Carneddau Moelwynion Rhinogydd Cadair Idris Berwyns highest peaks. Cambrian Mountains mid Wales rounded moorlands tussocky grassland Pumlumon Fawr 752m Elenydd remote plateau Drygarn Fawr 645m Brecon Beacons southern sandstone plateaus Pen y Fan 886m highest south Wales Black Mountains Waun Fach 811m Black Mountain Fan Brycheiniog 802m defining diverse upland geography.

Snowdonia Eryri National Park

Snowdonia Eryri northwest Wales 823 square miles 15 Welsh 3000s Snowdon massif Crib Goch 923m Y Lliwedd 898m Garnedd Ugain 1065m Carneddau Carnedd Llywelyn 1064m largest continuous high land Glyderau Tryfan 915m Moelwynion Moel Hebog Rhinogydd Y Llethr 756m Cadair Idris 893m defining mountaineering heartland lakes bogs waterfalls challenging ridges.

Cambrian Mountains Central Wales

Cambrian Mountains mid Wales Powys Ceredigion Carmarthenshire rounded undulating moorland rough grassland Pumlumon northern range Pumlumon Fawr 752m rivers Wye Severn Rheidol Elenydd central remote Llyn Brianne reservoirs Drygarn Fawr 645m Mynydd Mallaen plateau Crugiau Merched 462m defining Green Desert Wales tranquility biodiversity hotspots remote upland beauty.

Brecon Beacons Black Mountains

Brecon Beacons Bannau Brycheiniog south Wales sandstone plateaus Pen y Fan 886m highest south Wales Llyn Cwm Llwch glacial lake Black Mountains east border Waun Fach 811m Black Mountain west Fan Brycheiniog 802m Llyn y Fan Fach Fach glacial lakes Fforest Fawr Fans Fan Fawr 734m royal hunting ground defining southern upland scenery caves waterfalls reservoirs dark skies.

Northeast Clwydian Berwyn Ranges

Clwydian Range northeast Moel Famau 554m hillforts castles Berwyn range northeast Cadair Berwyn 830m Moel Sych Cadair Bronwen remote moorland Llangollen Corwen Bala Oswestry boundaries defining northeastern Wales upland scenery wildlife walking trails ancient landscapes.

Outdoor Activities Wildlife

Mountaineering Welsh 3000s challenge Snowdon summit paths Crib Goch knife-edge Llanberis Path Miner’s Track hiking coastal paths mountain biking Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk wildlife golden eagles peregrine falcons pine martens red kites otters wild goats seasonal colors heather purple summer bilberry autumn golden landscapes defining adventure destination.

Wales Mountains Summary

Wales mountains Snowdonia Eryri Cambrian Brecon Beacons Black Mountains Clwydian Berwyn ranges create dramatic Celtic landscapes 15 Welsh 3000s Yr Wyddfa Snowdon 1085m highest defining hiking climbing wildlife tourism heritage. Glacial cirques ridges lakes waterfalls moorlands national parks showcase rugged beauty tranquility adventure opportunities attracting millions celebrating nations timeless upland character across seasons generations.