Upland

The upland plateaux form the heart of the Cambrian Mountains area. The plateau landscapes range from high and irregular peaks and knobs, which rise to 700 m and include Plynlimon Fawr, to extensive plateau tops (450—500 m) and shallow rolling plateaux (300-500 m). These landscapes are typically wild, windswept, remote and covered by rough moorland vegetation. Large areas are only accessible on foot and the moorlands offer extensive 'wilderness' walks with distant panoramic views. There are five upland plateau landscape types.