It is a prominent peak in the long and impressive escarpment facing north and running roughly east–west of the central section of the Brecon Beacons.

The lower slopes of the hill are formed from sandstones and mudstones of the underlying Senni Beds Formation.

The main paths are intensively used by individual walkers and groups, but also by the British Army for troop training, and by charity walks.

When the weather is clear, the views to the north are especially impressive towards Mynydd Epynt, Brecon and the Cambrian Mountains beyond.

The lower parts of the moorland adjacent to the peaks is used for nesting by skylarks as well as some game birds like red grouse and partridges.