Garreg Lwyd (Rhayader)

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Garreg Lwyd
Highest point
Elevation 498 m (1,634 ft)
Prominence 205 m (673 ft)
Parent peak Pegwn Mawr
Listing Marilyn
Naming
English translationgrey rock
Language of name Welsh
PronunciationWelsh: [ˈɡarɛɡˈlʊi̯d]
Geography
Location Powys, United Kingdom
Parent range Cambrian Mountains
OS grid SN942733
Topo map OS Landranger 147

Garreg Lwyd is a hill in Mid Wales, between the towns of Rhayader and Llangurig. It rises to the east above the A470 as it follows the Wye Valley. The Bryn Titli Wind Farm is situated on an area of flatter moorland to the north-west. Red kites frequent the area.

52°20′51″N3°33′17″W / 52.34753°N 3.55462°W / 52.34753; -3.55462


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