Peaks

 

14

 

 

Pursuers

 

118

 

 

Finishers

 

4

 

 

An extension into Wales of J. Rooke Corbett's list of Scottish hills between 2,500 and 2,999 ft high with at least 500 ft prominence. A subset of the Welsh Marilyns https://peakery.com/challenges/welsh-marilyns/. Also see the original Corbetts challenge here: https://peakery.com/challenges/corbetts/. Created and maintained by peakery member Mark Trengove.

 

Highest peak

Aran Fawddwy

2,969 ft / 904 m

Most prominent peak

Pen y Fan

2,204 ft / 672 m

Most summited peak

Pen y Fan

113 summits

Most difficult peak

Waun Rydd

Class 2

Difficulty breakdown

Class 1/2 1 peak

Top climbing months

July   12%

August   12%

April   11%

Highlights
  • Climb some of the finest peaks in the principality, including the iconic Cadair Idris.
  • Includes peaks in South Wales, as well as in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.
  • Experience the diversity of the mountain landscapes across Wales caused by differences in the geology.
  • Marvel at the complex geology of these very ancient mountains.
  • Experience the wild fluctuations of Wales’ maritime climate.