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Wales
Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn [Llechwedd-llyfn]
644M
2113FT
About Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn [Llechwedd-llyfn]
Tucked away in the wild heart of the Arenigs, this quiet Nuttall provides a sense of solitude often missing from the higher peaks. The terrain is a classic mix of pathless moorland and peat hags, rewarding those who navigate its broad slopes with an intimate view of Arenig Fawr's craggy eastern face.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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25.5m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking across ancient volcanic ash and fine siltstone, a landscape formed by prehistoric eruptions and layers of settling sediment.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH857444
Latitude
52.9847°N
Longitude
3.7040°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh in origin, combining 'carnedd' (cairn), 'llechwedd' (slope), and 'llyfn' (smooth), translating as the 'cairn of the smooth slope'.
- •This summit is usually climbed as part of a longer traverse between Arenig Fawr and the northern road, requiring a crossing of the broad, marshy plateau that separates the two peaks.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view across the Trawsfynydd moors to the jagged Rhinogydd, with the rocky tops of Diffwys and Rhinog Fawr visible on a clear day.
- •While the name promises a 'smooth' slope, the reality of the approach often involves a masterclass in navigating the knee-deep heather and waist-high peat hags that define this part of the range.