Cribarth

Cribarth is a hill in Powys that rises to about 430 meters and features a broken rocky ridge that extends westward across its flanks. The terrain sits within the Brecon Beacons National Park and offers open views across the surrounding valleys and moorland.

Bronze Age burial mounds mark the hilltop, showing that people settled and performed ceremonies in this Welsh mountain region thousands of years ago. During the 1800s, limestone quarrying shaped the landscape and left visible traces of industrial activity on the slopes.

The limestone formations and geological structures of Cribarth serve as an educational site where students practice their mapping and rock identification skills.

Several paths lead to the top, with the main route starting near Craig-y-Nos Castle and linking to communities in the Swansea Valley. The trails are largely unmarked, so good navigation skills help, especially when cloud or rain moves in quickly.

The hillside still bears visible traces of tramroads and lime kilns from the 1800s, telling the story of 19th-century limestone extraction. Walking across the slopes, you can spot these industrial remnants scattered among the natural features.

Location: Powys

Elevation above the sea: 428 m

GPS coordinates: 51.81400,-3.70100

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21