Ysgyryd Fawr, Mountain summit in Monmouthshire, Wales.
The Ysgyryd Fawr rises to 486 meters with a distinctive jagged western side formed by landslips during the last ice age period.
A medieval chapel dedicated to Saint Michael once stood at the northeast summit, leaving a circular hollow as evidence of its former presence.
Local residents collected soil from the hill for traditional rituals, believing the earth possessed healing properties and spiritual significance.
Visitors can start their hike from the designated car park along B4521 road, following marked paths through woods before reaching open ground.
The name Ysgyryd translates to shattered in Welsh, referring to the geological formation caused by substantial landslides on its western face.
Location: Monmouthshire
Elevation above the sea: 486 m
GPS coordinates: 51.85839,-2.97082
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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