Wales
Gyrn
541M
1776FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
259th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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45.1m
Nearest Town
Rachub
Geology
The ground here is made of hardened silt and granite, formed when molten rock cooled underground and pushed through the surrounding layers.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH647687
Latitude
53.1981°N
Longitude
4.0269°W
Did You Know?
- •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.