Pen Twyn Glas, Summit in Black Mountains, Powys, Wales
Pen Twyn Glas reaches an elevation of 646 meters and features a grassy peak marked by a stone pile within the Black Mountains range.
The peak has been mapped on Ordnance Survey charts since their inception, providing geographical reference point SO215300 for navigation across generations.
The Welsh name elements reveal local heritage, with 'pen' meaning head or top, while 'twyn glas' translates to green knoll in English.
Multiple established paths lead to the summit from different starting points, with route options varying between 2 and 4 hours of walking time.
The summit maintains a prominence of 21 meters and serves as a connecting point between the higher peaks of Pen Allt-mawr and Mynydd Llysiau.
Location: Powys
Elevation above the sea: 646 m
GPS coordinates: 51.92454,-3.14585
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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