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.

• •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.