Wales
Clogwyn Bwlch-y-maen
548M
1798FT
About Clogwyn Bwlch-y-maen
Rising as a rugged, rocky shoulder within the Moelwyn range, this outlier provides a quiet alternative to its more famous neighbours. The terrain is typical of the area—steep, craggy, and often boggy underfoot—offering a gritty vantage point over the slate-scarred landscape and the deep industrial troughs of the Ffestiniog valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
247th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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22m
Nearest Town
Conwy
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is the Cwm Eigiau Formation, made of layers of compressed mud and hardened sandstones.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH679542
Latitude
53.0687°N
Longitude
3.9730°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh for 'Cliff of the Stone Pass' (Clogwyn: cliff; Bwlch: pass; Maen: stone), describing its position overlooking the rugged col that separates it from the higher Moelwyn peaks.
- •The summit offers a unique 'birds-eye' perspective on the Stwlan Dam and the impressive engineering of the Ffestiniog Power Station's upper reservoir directly below.
- •To the west, the hill provides one of the most dramatic views of the sharp, almost alpine profile of Moelwyn Bach, a perspective often missed by those standing on the higher summits themselves.
- •Translating as 'Cliff of the Stone Pass' makes this one of the most literal names in the region, providing a helpful description of the terrain for anyone who hasn't already noticed the abundance of rocks and steep drops.