Mynydd y Cwm

Mynydd y Cwm is a summit in the Clwydian Range located in North Wales, reaching approximately 305 meters in height. Its highest point sits just east of a stone cairn and can be reached via several established walking trails.

The summit holds a memorial dedicated to the crew of a Handley Page Halifax aircraft that crashed there on December 5, 1947. This marker preserves the memory of one of the region's aviation tragedies.

The mountain holds a Marilyn classification, which reflects how Welsh hill enthusiasts group peaks by their prominence rather than height alone. This local categorization method shows the importance of a peak's independence from neighboring summits in the region's outdoor culture.

The summit is accessible by several well-marked walking trails through the range, which can be navigated using standard hiking maps of the area. The routes vary in difficulty and starting point depending on where you begin your walk.

The actual summit point stands slightly higher than the visible stone cairn by about 12 centimetres, making the true peak a subtle detail visitors can easily overlook. This minor difference matters for precise peak recording.

GPS coordinates: 53.27952,-3.39189

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32