Bryn Arw facts for kids
Bryn Arw is a cool hill found in the Black Mountains. This area is part of the amazing Brecon Beacons National Park in Monmouthshire, south Wales. It's located about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of the town of Abergavenny. You can also find it about 1.5 miles west of the village of Llanvihangel Crucorney.
Bryn Arw's highest point reaches 384 meters (1,260 feet) above sea level. It's the northern peak of a long, curved ridge that runs north to south. This hill stands a bit apart from the main mountain range. It's separated by two valleys: Cwm Coed-y-cerig to the north and Cwm Brynarw to the west. Bryn Arw is also known as a Marilyn. This means it's a hill in the UK or Ireland that is at least 150 meters (492 feet) higher than the land around it.
What Bryn Arw is Made Of
Bryn Arw is mostly made of two types of rock: mudstones and sandstones. These rocks are part of something called the Senni Beds Formation. They belong to the Old Red Sandstone group. These rocks were formed a very long time ago, during the Devonian period. That was about 419 to 359 million years ago!
You might also spot some small landslides around the sides of the hill. These are places where parts of the hill have slowly slipped down. They are easiest to see on the steepest slopes, especially on the northwest and southwest sides.
How to Visit Bryn Arw
Bryn Arw is a great place for walkers to explore. It's known as "open country," which means people can freely walk across it. You don't have to stick to specific paths.
There are also public footpaths that go around the base of the hill. These paths cover almost all sides, except for a small part on the western side. You can also find other paths that connect to nearby roads. This makes it easy for people to get to Bryn Arw and enjoy its views.
