Gyrn

Rising above the village of Aber in the northern Carneddau, this rounded, heathery summit offers a quieter perspective than the nearby 3,000ft peaks. Its position provides clear views across the Menai Strait to Anglesey and down into the steep Anafon valley, making it a satisfying objective for those seeking solitude.

• •The name Gyrn is derived from the Welsh word 'cyrn', the plural of 'corn', meaning a horn or a tapering peak, though its profile from many angles is surprisingly broad.
• •Walkers often reach this summit as part of a high-level circuit from Abergwyngregyn, typically pairing it with the higher Moel Wnion to the west.
• •The summit offers a particularly fine view of the Great Orme and Puffin Island, framed by the northern coastline of the Llŷn Peninsula.
• •The ancient Roman road from Kanovium to Segontium passes just to the south of these slopes, following the natural gap of Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen between the peaks.
• •Despite being named a 'horn', the summit is more of a gentle, wind-scoured mound—a reminder that Welsh mountain naming was often aspirational rather than literal.