BORDERLANDS Criggion. The Breiddens

More correctly this is Breidden Hill, although most everyone who knows of the hill call it Criggion. This is likely because it is part of a chain of five adjoining hills along the English/Welsh border which are called The Breiddens. The two other main hills are Middletown Hill and Moel-y-Gest and are impossible not to notice as you travel between Shrewsbury and Welshpool on the main road
Most often it is surmounted from a car park nearby to Criggion village. The forestry track gets you to the top quite easily, albeit a rather circuitous route. The last time I visited I quickly turned off this track and headed up through a rather decent track through the forestry - a little steeper perhaps but with better scenery
At the summit there is a monument to commemorate the achievements of Admiral Rodney. This is known as Rodney's Pillar. There are fine views to be had of nearby Middletown Hill and Moel-y-Gest. Also nearby is the Criggion Quarry, although thankfully you don't noticed this scar unless you look over the edge - you'll see why it is so well fenced off!
Tony
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