Breidden Hill

Breidden Hill is a summit in Powys, Wales that rises to approximately 367 meters above sea level. The terrain features steep cliffs at its upper reaches and offers expansive views across the Welsh countryside and the Shropshire Plain from its peak.

The hill once hosted an Iron Age hillfort and is sometimes connected to Caractacus, an ancient British leader. Some historians believe this location may have been connected to his resistance against Roman forces during the 1st century.

The Breidden Society established regular summer gatherings here starting in the late 1700s where locals came together for celebrations with music and poetry. These events brought people from the region to share in festivities held near Rodney's Pillar, creating a tradition that connected the community with this hilltop.

A stone monument called Rodney's Pillar marks the summit and is visible from considerable distances, helping with navigation while climbing. The hill has several walking paths leading to the top that make the ascent reasonably straightforward for most visitors.

The hill's foundation is made of gabbroic-dolerite rock that has been quarried at nearby Criggion Quarry since the 1800s for road construction. This stone was used throughout Britain for building and paving highways, turning the hill into an important industrial resource.

Location: Bausley with Criggion

Elevation above the sea: 366.6 m

GPS coordinates: 52.72277,-3.04511

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22