Milltir Cerrig facts for kids
The Milltir Cerrig is a special mountain pass in Wales. Its name means "mile of stones" in Welsh. It's a road that goes high up into the mountains, connecting two towns: Bala in Gwynedd county and Llangynog in Powys county. For a short part, it even passes through Denbighshire.
Exploring the Milltir Cerrig Pass
This mountain pass is part of the Berwyn mountain range. It reaches a high point of 486 metres (about 1,594 feet) above sea level. Imagine being that high up!
What Can You See from the Pass?
From the top of the Milltir Cerrig, you can find a special path called a bridleway. This path goes east across the main peaks of the Berwyn mountains. As you climb up from Bala, you can often see three important peaks:
These mountains offer amazing views of the Welsh countryside.
How Long is the Milltir Cerrig?
The Milltir Cerrig mountain pass is about 9 miles long in total.
- If you start from Llangynog, you'll climb about 4 miles up the Tanat Valley.
- If you come from the B4391/B4402 road junction near Bala, you'll travel about 5 miles across open, wild moorland. Both routes offer a unique journey through the Welsh landscape.
