Mynydd Graig Goch

The western anchor of the glorious Nantlle Ridge, this peak spent decades in topographical purgatory. Finally promoted to official mountain status in 2008 by a measly few inches, it now looks down on its former hill-neighbors with a well-deserved, if slightly rocky, sense of superiority.

• •A 2008 GPS survey revealed the summit reached 609.75 meters, pushing it over the magical 2,000ft threshold. It instantly jumped from a lowly hill to an official Hewitt, much to the delight of peak-baggers.
• •It serves as the westernmost summit of the Nantlle Ridge, providing a dramatic topographical transition between the jagged peaks of Snowdonia and the gentler coastal slopes of the Llŷn Peninsula.
• •The mountain's eastern slopes are littered with ancient stone walls and enclosures. These serve as a reminder that people have been trying to farm this rocky terrain long before the invention of breathable waterproofs.
• •Despite its grand status, the summit is essentially a sprawling field of chaotic boulders. Finding the absolute highest point often involves a series of undignified leaps that look more like an interpretive dance than hiking.
• •The descent toward Garndolbenmaen is famous for its tactical bogs. No matter how dry the summer has been, this mountain will find a way to ensure your left boot returns home significantly heavier and wetter than your right.