Mynydd Eglwysilan is a 355m high hill above Ystrad Mynach and Senghenydd. You can park in several different laybys upon the ridgeway, or you can walk it from many footpaths from the valley floor.

Mynydd Eglwysilan
The view towards Pen y Fan & the Brecon Beacons. | Minolta MD 35-70 @ 70mm, f8.

The walk from a nearby layby is gentle and follows wide, generally grassy tracks. Views from the first few steps are broad, and you can easily see Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons looking North and plenty of South Wales Valley views looking in other directions.

Mynydd Eglwysilan
The walk up is gentle, a great hill to walk with children. | Minolta MD 35-70 @ 35mm, f8.

The summit is marked by a fallen trig point, and offers panoramic views in every direction.

Mynydd Eglwysilan
Mynydd Eglwysilan summit looking towards large spoil tips. | Minolta MD 35-70 @ 35mm, f11.
Mynydd Eglwysilan
Mynydd Eglwysilan. | Minolta MD 35-70 @ 70mm, f11.
Mynydd Eglwysilan
The gentle summit. | Minolta MD 35-70 @ 35mm, f8.
Mynydd Eglwysilan
Broad valley views. | Minolta MD 35-70 @ 70mm, f8.

We walked a 2.4 mile loop and it was a good walk, definitely a recommended hill to do if you just want a short and gentle walk – we only ascended about 240ft in total.

Mynydd Eglwysian
A cold day at the fallen trig point | Sony RX10iv
Mynydd Eglwysian
A group of walkers crossing the summit. | Sony RX10iv

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