| Name: | Cadair Berwyn |
| Hill number: | 2087 |
| Height: | 832m / 2730ft |
| County/UA: | Powys |
| Topographical area: | WN08 Berwyn-gyrn |
| SMC/RHB section: | 30E: Bala to Welshpool |
| Nuttall/Wainwright area: | The Berwyns |
| Catchment: | Catchment Boundaries, Dee (Flint), Severn |
| Watershed: | Severn Estuary, Cardiff to Cape Wrath, Liverpool Bay |
| Historic County: | Denbighshire [Sir Ddinbych] |
| Administrative County: | Clwyd (1974-1996), Denbighshire [Sir Ddinbych] (1889-1974) |
| Class: | Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall, Historic County Top, Administrative County Top, Clem (Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,Hew,N,CoH,CoA,Cm) |
| Grid ref: | SJ 07165 32355 |
| Summit feature: | rocky outcrop |
| Drop: | 347m |
| Col: | 485m SJ016305  |
| OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 125 (1:25k) 255 |
| Survey: | obvious summit/Trimble GeoXH 6000 |
| Comments: | Higher than Moel Sych (hill 2089) which was formerly thought to be the historic Denbighshire County Top. Summit surveyed as 832.0 m. Dropped from Trail 100 list Jan 2020 |
| Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
| GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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| Logged Descriptions (logged by 886 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) | By | Date of Ascent |
| Part of a 2-day backpacking trip from Llansilin to Llangynog via Gyrn Moelfre, Cadair Berwyn & Foel Cedig (+ incidental tops). Route and write up at: http://gayleybird.blogspot.com/2024/07/welsh-marilyn-backpack-day-1.html | Gayle | 16/07/2024 |
| From Craig Berwyn | Isbjorn | 25/06/2024 |
| From the B4391 at SJ016305 which was a well used route. Returned the same way. | G4OBK (Phil) | 09/06/2024 |
| HWCSC #6 - the Berwyns walk | Rumbo | 09/06/2024 |
| 17.6 miles 3710ft walk, start at B4391 lay-by OS018/305 to Moel Sych, Cadair Berwyn, Craig Berwyn, Tomle, Foel Wen, Mynydd Tawr down to Tyn-y-Ffrid in valey and back up to Gador, Moel Yr Ewig back up to Moel Sych then down west ridge back to lay-by. | stephenbuda | 05/05/2024 |
| Monster horse shoe of 15 tops, starting at the 2-space pull in at SJ11870. Beginning anti clockwise with Garneddwen, diverting to hit Cadair Brownwen, finnishing with Godor. Approached by curious farmer as descending through his fields, as I was 30 foot off the public footpath. Friendly and pointed me to where I should of been and then authorised me to continue on course, April is a stressful time of year for our farmers so understandbale. | Alfa1M | 28/04/2024 |
| Ascended from waterfall car park over Moel Sych and over high point to the trig pillar. Once back near Moel Sych descended on path leading to just above Llyn Llucaws. A great walk. | KevPalmer | 02/04/2024 |
| From base of waterfall. | briandavies | 15/10/2023 |
| 26 | MarkFrench | 25/08/2023 |
| From Tan-y-pistyll. Went around Llyn Lluncaws on the eastern side. The western side would probably be easier, slightly longer but looks much less boggy. Approached the summit directly from the south east, up the steep spur, not as bad as it looks. | ByPathsLessTravelled | 16/08/2023 |
| Time includes 15min detour to look at waterfall and 20 min break on summit. From Tan y Pistyll up to the llyn, up to ridge, out and back to summit, back down ridge to waterfall. Sunny at beginning and end but quite chilly on top. Light breeze. | Rounsfell | 09/08/2023 |
| Parked near end of the waterfall road, free (SJ 0758 2941). Good track leads up to Moel Sych, then across to here. On to the North Top, Craig Berwyn boundary, Tomle, Moel yr Ewig, Godor N top, Godor, Moel Poethion and return via a reasonably direct route for a 15.2km round. | jonglew | 27/07/2023 |
| Great walk-run in warm spring sunshine, up from valley | davechaffey | 13/05/2023 |
| Walk 7.2 | KatyT | 09/05/2023 |
| Parked at free layby before Tan y pistyll, then walked in to camp at Llyn Lluncaws. Round of Moel yr Ewig, Godor x 2, Moel Poethion, Cadair Berwyn x 2, Craig Berwyn & Moel Sych. | welshyboyo | 01/05/2023 |
| Ascended as part of long circuit from Llanarmon DC, including Hewitts Moel Fferna, Moel Yr Henfaes, Cadair Bronwen, Cadair Berwyn, Moel Sych, Foel Wen and Mynydd Tarw. Glorious sunny April day with expansive views from summit of most major ranges in North Wales and across to the Shropshire Hills. | southern_rambler | 15/04/2023 |
| Misty day | benwloudon | 20/03/2023 |
| From Cwm Pennant. Craig Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn North Top, Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych. | alunrees40 | 04/03/2023 |
| with Y | Fabioski | 05/02/2023 |
| Cwm Maen Gwynedd - Godor - Godor N Top - Moel yr Ewig - Cadair Berwyn - Cadair Berwyn N Top - Craig Berwyn - Tomle - Foel Wen - Foel Wen S Top - Mynydd Tarw - Cwm Maen Gwynedd. | Mark Jackson | 26/11/2022 |
| first mountain for 5 years, walked past waterfalls | davert123 | 29/07/2022 |
| Up v early to beat the heat, setting off from Llandrillo, but blessed with partly cloudy skies and a warm breeze on the top. Bit of a struggle on the way down. Continued over the South summit onto Moel Sych. | pclyndes | 19/07/2022 |
| An anti-clockwise round of the horseshoe, with 4 Tumps and 7 Nuttalls. From limited parking by the bridge below the phone box. | Minto | 02/06/2022 |
| Anti clockwise circuit of the 600m summits surrounding the eastern Valley starting with the northerly one, returning down the southerly | vegibagger | 02/06/2022 |
| Nuttall walk 7.2 with R. | Dan Baddeley | 14/05/2022 |
| Parked at the summit of Milltir Gerrig and followed natural resources Wales board walk across the heather moor before climbing up to Moel Sych. Easy walk to the summit shelter. Low cloud and strong winds. With Tom, Alastair and Alice | M0YDH | 23/04/2022 |
| The New Top - it wasn't even on the Bridges list! With client Jason. www.exploringmidwales.co.uk | Rob Rees | 18/04/2022 |
| Berwyns. Foggy and very cold - missed out on Cadair Bronwyn. | Barns150 | 16/01/2022 |
| Lovely walk up Cadair Berwyn with my dog Jess. Could not believe the weather in December, light snow on the top with great views. Popped to the top of the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall on the way back. | Buckleymon | 19/12/2021 |
| From the Falls carpark and then a horseshoe route over Cadair Berwyn and Moel Sych. | Peterb | 01/11/2021 |
| Llandrillo - Cadair Bronwen - Tomle - Craig Berwyn - Cadair Berwyn North Top - Cadair Berwyn - Moel Sych - Llandrillo. | Mark Jackson | 27/10/2021 |
| with H | Fabioski | 03/10/2021 |
| From Pistyll Rhaeadr - a lovely day with great views. | andrewcoles | 10/08/2021 |
| With JackW, RobN & DaveL. From Pistyll Rhaeadr CP. | masmith | 01/08/2021 |
| With MS and JW. From carpark, Post Gwyn, Moel Sych and Cadair Berwyn. | robertgn | 01/08/2021 |
| Parked at lay-by before Pistyll Rhaeadr. Straight up to Moel Sych and then over to Cadair Berwyn. Down by path to Llyn Lluncaws and then back down the valley. Excellent afternoon's outing. | the pigguy | 09/07/2021 |
| With eldest (18) from Pistyll Rhaeadr car park. Came up through the cloud from Llyn LLuncaws, when we got to the ridge there was a wall of cloud to the right but it was clear everywhere else. Followed ridge to summit then went on to the north top and back to Moel Sych. | clyoung | 01/07/2021 |
| From Pistyl Rhaeadr parking area. Moel Synch, Cadair Berwyn & N Top. | ger | 30/06/2021 |
| Nuttall route 7.2, parking by the bridge and taking in the summits of Mynydd Tarw, Foel Wen south top, Foel Wen, Tomle, Cadair Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn new top, Moel Sych, Moel yr Ewig, Godor north top and Godor. Showers & cloud. With Harriet and Gillian. First outing after lockdown 3. | richard69 | 11/05/2021 |
| From Llandrillo. Cadair Berwyn N top, Cadair Berwyn, Moel Sych, return along ridge and across to Tomle. | RobertP | 02/05/2021 |
| CK | SheilaS | 15/04/2021 |
| Llandrillo circular route to memorial, cadair bronwen, cadair berwyn and back. Very boggy and frozen - good way to lose a boot and get frostbite! | Iam_JoshEdwards | 16/01/2021 |
| A round of the Maen Gwynedd valley from parking spot near stream. With B and R. | jenx | 15/12/2020 |
| Cracking walk up from waterfalls to lake, then straight up side, fine ridge walk along top to the other peaks, incredible views of pretty much the whole of north and mid Wales, nice and clear. Great views of Snowdonia, Cadair Idris and all the moorland and valleys in between. Great walk | Maedhros2 | 26/09/2020 |
| From roadside parking at Tan Y Pistyll, up beside waterfall then on the permissive path (boggy in places) over Trum Felen to Moel Sych. Crossed the fence then on to both Cadair Berwyn summits. Paused to eat lunch in the large wind shelter. Descent (quite steep) along the top of Craig Y Llyn cliffs to the outfall of Llyn Lluncaws then followed the valley of Nant y Llyn to the road. Approx 5.5 miles, 1900 feet ascent. Cold and breezy day, cloudy-bright with passing showers. With Lindsey. | Skip | 25/09/2020 |
| New GR TD & C | This Dog | 20/09/2020 |
| GM | maryjdavies | 09/09/2020 |
| Over Mynydd Tarw etc and on to Moel Sych and descent by Moel Yr Ewig. | NormanW | 23/08/2020 |
| Parked by bridge over stream near Tyn-y-ffridd. Round of Mynydd Tarw, Foel Wen South, Foel Wen, Tomle, Craig Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn North, Cadair Berwyn, Moel yr Ewig, Godor North and Godor. | PGCE | 23/08/2020 |
| #669 W-4 Berwyn traverse from Rhos-y-maerdy to Pistyll Rhaeadr | tim747 | 18/08/2020 |