Preseli Mountains

The Preseli Mountains, also called the Preseli Hills, are a low, rocky range in north Pembrokeshire in west Wales; they are notable for their tors, moorland and archaeological significance. The range’s highest point is Foel Cwmcerwyn at 536 metres.

The hills contain rocky tors, peat bogs and open moorland and attract walkers, birdwatchers and those interested in prehistoric archaeology. The skyline is punctuated by stone outcrops and short ridge walks that provide views across Cardigan Bay and the surrounding countryside.

The area contains numerous prehistoric features including prehistoric stone settings and burial cairns. Stone fragments known as the Stonehenge ‘bluestones’ are believed to have been quarried from outcrops in the Preseli Hills in the Neolithic period and transported to southern England.

The Preseli Hills lie in north Pembrokeshire in west Wales, within the historic county of Pembrokeshire. Nearest larger towns include Haverfordwest to the south and Cardigan to the north, and the landscape is a mixture of agricultural lowland and upland moor.

• Foel Cwmcerwyn: Summit reaches 536 metres and is the highest point in the range.
• Bluestones: Stonehenge bluestones are widely believed to originate from several outcrops in these hills, notably Carn Menyn.

What to See #

• Carn Menyn: A rocky outcrop and stone setting on the ridge associated with small dolerite and spotted dolerite blocks traditionally called the 'bluestone' source for Stonehenge.
• Foel Cwmcerwyn: The highest summit in the Preseli range at 536 metres, offering sweeping views across north Pembrokeshire and Cardigan Bay on clear days.