Waun Rydd

Waun Rydd is a mountain summit in Powys reaching 769 meters high with sharp ridges on several sides. Craig Pwllfa overlooks the Cwm Banw valley from the northeast and dominates the appearance of the summit area.

The mountain lies within the boundaries of the former historic county of Brecknockshire and served local communities as a geographic reference point. The landscape has been an important landmark for people living in the region over many centuries.

The name comes from Welsh, where 'Waun' means moorland and 'Rydd' refers to open or free space. These terms show how local people understood and described this type of landscape.

Several hiking paths lead to the summit from various starting points, with the most common routes beginning near nearby villages. The nearest larger town of Brecon offers food, accommodation, and other supplies visitors may need.

The southern edge features Cwar y Gigfran, a significant landslip that drops down to the Blaen y Glyn Bach stream below. This slope reveals how natural erosion has shaped the mountain over time.

Location: Powys

Elevation above the sea: 769 m

GPS coordinates: 51.87681,-3.36386

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22