Mynydd William Meyrick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mynydd William Meyrick |
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View looking towards the wooded slopes of Mynydd William Meyrick
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Naming | |
| English translation | William Meyrick hill |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bridgend & Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales |
| OS grid | SS949940 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 170 / Explorer 166 |
Mynydd William Meyrick is a hill in South Wales. It stands 535 metres (about 1,755 feet) high. The hill is located between the Rhondda Fawr valley and the Ogmore Valley. It sits on the border of two areas: Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The name "Mynydd William Meyrick" means "William Meyrick hill" in Welsh. Sometimes, the highest point of the hill is called Mynydd Ton.
What's the Hill Like?
Mynydd William Meyrick is a long, wide hill. It stretches from the northwest to the southeast. Many smaller parts, like "shoulders," spread out from it. These parts have different names. For example, some are called Mynydd Maendy, Mynydd Ton, and Mynydd Bwllfa.
The western side of the hill is open land, like a moor. The eastern side is covered with trees. These forests are managed by Natural Resources Wales.
The Rocks of Mynydd William Meyrick
This hill is made mostly of a type of rock called Pennant Sandstone. Below this sandstone, there are thick layers of rock that contain coal. These layers are part of what geologists call the South Wales Coal Measures.
Several coal seams (layers of coal) can be seen on the sides of the hill. These include the No1 Rhondda Rider and the No1 Rhondda coal seams. The rocks here have also been affected by geological faults. These are cracks in the Earth's crust where rocks have moved.
Sometimes, parts of the hill's steeper slopes can experience landslides. This happens when soil and rock slide down the hill. One area where this can occur is above Price Town.
Exploring the Hill
Most of Mynydd William Meyrick is open for people to explore. This includes both the open moorland and the forested areas. Thanks to a law called the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, you can walk freely across much of the hill.
There are also many public rights of way that cross the hill. These are special paths that people can use. They help you get onto the hill from the nearby valleys.
