Mynydd Tarw (pronounced [ˈmənɨð ˈtaru]) is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Berwyn in north east Wales. It used to have a top: Rhos which has now been deleted as a Nuttall. The summit has a large shelter cairn. The views are extensive, with the lower; northern and western Berwyns visible, including Pen Bwlch Llandrillo. Cadair Berwyn, Godor, Moel yr Ewig and Foel Wen are also in view. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

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Mynydd Tarw is an outlying summit of Cadair Berwyn on the ridge that runs down to the east of the main summit. It stands at 681m and is often climbed as the first summit in a horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid.

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1. Cadair Bronwen & Cadair Berwyn Horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid — Berwyn Hills

16.7km

05:17

630m

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2. Foel Wen South Top – Cadair Bronwen Summit Cairn loop from Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr

16.1km

05:21

680m

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3. Foel Wen South Top – Cadair Bronwen Summit Cairn loop from Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr

16.1km

05:20

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Mynydd Tarw Summit Cairn

1. Cadair Bronwen & Cadair Berwyn Horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid — Berwyn Hills

2. Foel Wen South Top – Cadair Bronwen Summit Cairn loop from Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr

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