Craig Wion

About Craig Wion

Tucked away in the rugged Rhinogydd, this rough-hewn summit exemplifies the range’s wild, pathless character. Rising north of Rhinog Fawr, its terrain is a chaotic mix of deep heather and jagged gritstone. Reaching the top offers a quiet, earned perspective over Llyn Trawsfynydd and the rocky spine of the northern Rhinogs.

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• •The name is Welsh, where Craig means rock or crag and Wion is likely a form of the personal name Gwion. In Welsh folklore, Gwion Bach was the boy who accidentally gained the gift of wisdom and became the bard Taliesin.
• •The hill forms the northern wall of Bwlch Tyddiad, the pass containing the Roman Steps. Despite the name, these stone slabs are part of a well-preserved medieval packhorse route used to cross the mountains toward the coast.
• •The summit provides an exceptional close-up view of the tiered rock architecture of Rhinog Fawr to the south, while the remote, dark waters of Llyn Du are visible tucked into the hollow directly below.
• •This area is a primary habitat for the Rhinogydd's feral goats; these shaggy-coated residents are often seen navigating the steep western crags with significantly more grace than the average hillwalker.
• •A direct line on the map across this terrain usually translates to a slow-motion wrestling match with knee-high heather and hidden gaps in the ancient gritstone.