Wales
Cnicht North Top
690M
2264FT
About Cnicht North Top
Situated along the rugged ridge connecting the iconic 'Matterhorn of Wales' to the higher Moelwyns, this Nuttall summit offers a quieter perspective of the range. The terrain is a mix of rock and grass, providing excellent views back toward the sharp peak of Cnicht and across the deep trench of Cwm Croesor.
Key Statistics
Rank
80th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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19m
Nearest Town
Croesor
Geology
The ground beneath you is a mix of fine siltstone and tough volcanic rock that cooled deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH647468
Latitude
53.0014°N
Longitude
4.0176°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Cnicht derives from the Middle English word for 'knight', so called because the mountain's profile resembles a 14th-century knight’s helmet when viewed from the sea near Porthmadog.
- •This summit sits roughly 500 metres north-east of the main peak, forming part of a narrow, glaciated ridge that separates the valleys of Cwm Croesor and Cwm Nantmor.
- •The ground between the main summit and this north top can be notoriously boggy, even in summer, requiring a careful line through the hummocks of Molinia grass and hidden pools.
- •It is the perfect place to stand if you want to see the 'Matterhorn of Wales' without actually having to look at the crowds currently standing on it.