Wales
Craig Fach
609M
1997FT
About Craig Fach
Sitting on the south-eastern shoulder of Moel Hebog, this rocky Tump offers a quieter alternative to the main Eryri honey-pots. Its craggy profile belies its modest height, providing an excellent vantage point over the Cwm Pennant valley and the sprawling sands of Traeth Mawr towards Porthmadog.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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40m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
Craig Fach is built from layers of volcanic ash and hardened lava. These rocks formed during explosive eruptions and as molten flows cooled underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH634552
Latitude
53.0765°N
Longitude
4.0406°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh for 'Small Crag'; 'Craig' means rock or crag, while 'Fach' is the feminine mutation of 'bach', meaning small. It likely earned the name in contrast to the much larger mass of Moel Hebog to the west.
- •The summit provides an exceptional profile view of Moel Hebog’s eastern cliffs and a clear look at the narrow-gauge Welsh Highland Railway as it rounds the curves through the forest near Meillionen.
- •At 1,997 feet, it famously misses out on the 2,000ft mark by only three feet, ensuring the peak remains a quiet spot for those not strictly concerned with ticking off the Hewitts or Nuttalls.
- •It is the quintessential 'nearly' hill—standing just a few feet short of the prestigious 2,000ft threshold, it has spent eternity being ignored by hikers in a hurry to reach the main summit of Moel Hebog.