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Waun Rydd

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Waun Rydd tops out at 769 m in Powys. It is one of the 316 Hewitts, and a Nuttall besides. It stands among the higher summits of Powys. The surrounding countryside is part of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Bwlch y Ddwyallt and Allt Lwyd are among the hills within 2.4 km. For arrivals by rail, Rhymney Station is 14 km to the south.

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