Mwdwl-eithin explained

Mwdl-eithin
Elevation M:532
Prominence M:263
Parent Peak:Carnedd y Filiast
Listing:Marilyn
Language:Welsh
Location:Conwy, Wales
Range:Snowdonia
Coordinates:53.0727°N -3.6178°W
Grid Ref Uk:SH917540
Topo:OS Landranger 115

Mwdwl-eithin (532m (1,745feet)) is the highest point on the Denbigh Moors (Welsh: Mynydd Hiraethog) of North Wales. This gently rising mountain lies about 10miles east of Betws-y-Coed. On its summit is a trig point and a ruined building which still provides shelter against a storm. A few metres away is a large raised stone cairn.

The whole area is underlain by Silurian mudstone which was extensively glaciated during the last British glaciation. The whole area is now very wet moorland dominated by heather (Calluna and Erica spp.) and rushes. Three of the surrounding valleys and depressions have been used for drinking water storage reservoirs, Llyn Alwen, Llyn Aled and Alwen Reservoir.