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The summit cairn, Y Berwyn in the distance.

Climbed on a very clear sunny spring afternoon from the minor road to west. Name: Cyrniau Nod Hill number: 2105 Height: 667m / 2188ft Area: 30E: Bala to Welshpool Class: Ma,Hew,N Grid ref: SH 98850 27925 Summit feature: no feature:... (more)

Cyrniau Nod is the highest of the Berwyn Mountain tops to the west of the B4391 exceeding in height the neighbouring hill, Foel Cedig, by a single metre. In the distance can be seen the main Berwyn Mountains, those lying east and north of the B4391.

Amongst the vast heathery wastes of the Hirnant.

This view shows the trackless heather, tussocky grass and bog which lies between these two summits in this area sometimes known as the Hirnants sometimes classified as part of the Berwyn range.

A re-survey in 2018 reversed the heights of Cyrniau Nod with nearby Foel Cedig, thus depriving Cyrniau Nod of its Nuttall and Marilyn status.

The fence marks the boundary between the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Merionethshire (in this area, they're now effectively Powys and Gwynnedd), and between 19th century landowner estates on the north and south sides... (more)

The fence marks the boundary between the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Merionethshire (in this area, they're now effectively Powys and Gwynnedd), and between 19th century landowner estates on the north and south sides... (more)

A standing monolith boundary stone, on the historic county border between Montgomeryshire and Merionethshire (in this area, now effectively Powys and Gwynnedd). It also marked the boundary between the estates of local landowners in the mid... (more)

Typical rough country in the heathery moorland all around this area.

A pile of stones, probably not of any great antiquity according to Link sporting a large wooden stake. It all marks the 2188ft 'summit' of Cyrniau Nod, although the highest natural point is... (more)