Although it is not endangered, the Mountain Pansy is quite rare and the hill's unusual volcanic geology and thin soil allows it to flourish on this National Nature Reserve.  The flower comes in a variety of colours, the ones on Roundton being predominantly yellow and blue. Churchstoke Community Council - Cyngor Cymuned Yr Ystog
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The hills of Churchstoke, (usually known as 3 but actually 4) - Corndon Hill, Lan Fawr, Roundton Hill, and Todleth Hill - form an unmistakable skyline which displays the most obvious natural feature of the area to its best.

The Churchstoke Hills The hills of Churchstoke, (usually known as 3 but actually 4) - Corndon Hill, Lan Fawr, Roundton Hill, and Todleth Hill - form an unmistakable skyline which displays the most obvious natural feature of the area to its best.

Corndon, the highest, rises to 513 metres and presents views across Mid Wales, the beautiful Camlad Valley and over Shropshire. It is a popular vantage point and a launch site for hang-gliding and parascending.

Lan Fawr, at 426 metres with its distinctive camel-like hump shape, forms the prominent western shoulder of Corndon. Views westwards overlook local hill farms and where the River Camlad flows through a deep wooded dingle.

View of Roundton from Corndon - select here for a large image Roundton Hill, rising 370 metres, is declared an official National Nature Reserve due to its unusual volcanic geology, with its exposed rocks and rare flora.

Todleth, a more modest 287 metres, completes the quartet. It is home to agriculture since ancient times, and takes in field enclosures and hill grassland.

Together they stand as sentinels over the Camlad Valley and provide a course for an annual 'Churchstoke Hills Race' from nearby Churchstoke village.

Mountain Pansy (Viola Lutea)

The plant is one of the gems of Roundton Hill. Although it is not endangered, the Mountain Pansy is quite rare and the hill's unusual volcanic geology and thin soil allows it to flourish on this National Nature Reserve. The flower comes in a variety of colours, the ones on Roundton being predominantly yellow and blue.

Mountain Pansy - Viola Lutea

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