Gorllwyn, Mountain summit in Llanwrthwl, Wales.
Gorllwyn is a mountain summit in the Cambrian Mountains, rising to 613 meters and marked by a stone cairn and survey point at its top. The slopes descend into rolling moorland terrain that characterizes this upland region.
The summit has long served as a natural boundary between the communities of Llanwrthwl and Llanafanfawr across the Welsh uplands. This role as a dividing landmark has shaped how the mountain is understood in the region.
The mountain belongs to the Cambrian Mountains range, holding classification as both a Hewitt and Nuttall in British mountain categorization systems.
Several walking routes lead to the summit through moorland and peat bog areas, with the mountain accessible from different directions. Bring a map for navigation, as the exposed terrain offers limited reference points.
The peak functions as a subsidiary summit to the higher Drygarn Fawr, separated by the pass called Bwlch y Ddau Faen. Many walkers explore both mountains together because of their relative proximity.
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