Rhos Dirion, Mountain summit in Black Mountains, Wales
Rhos Dirion reaches an elevation of 713 meters, featuring steep cliffs on its northern face and extensive areas covered in peat bog and heather.
The summit has long served as a geographical marker in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with a triangulation point established for mapping purposes.
Local shepherds have utilized the slopes of Rhos Dirion for generations, maintaining traditional Welsh farming practices in the Black Mountains region.
Multiple hiking trails connect to the summit from different starting points, including routes from Pen y Beacon Stone Circle and Capel-y-ffin.
The peak ranks as number 99 among 3,092 mountains in Wales and maintains an isolation distance of 2.2 kilometers from its nearest higher neighbor.
Location: Powys
Elevation above the sea: 713 m
GPS coordinates: 51.99292,-3.14930
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55
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