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Wales
Craig Portas East Top [Mynydd Gartheiniog]
587M
1926FT
About Craig Portas East Top [Mynydd Gartheiniog]
Situated on the eastern edge of the Dyfi hills, this heather-clad shoulder offers a quiet alternative to the busier Cadair Idris peaks. It forms part of the broad Mynydd Gartheiniog plateau, where the undulating terrain rewards walkers with clear, earned views toward the Arans and the deep Dovey Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
200th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of mudstone and siltstone. These rocks formed as layers of fine mud and silt compressed into the solid stone you see today.
Find It
Latitude
52.7123°N
Longitude
3.7659°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Mynydd Gartheiniog is Welsh, where 'garth' refers to a ridge or promontory and 'einiog' likely stems from a personal name, marking it as a historically recognized piece of highland pasture.
- •This top is usually reached as part of a traverse of the Maesglase ridge, a route famous for its dramatic glacial cwms and the impressive waterfall that plunges from the neighbouring plateau.
- •From the summit, the view south-west is dominated by the massive profile of the Cadair Idris massif, while the pointed peaks of the Arans rise prominently to the north-east.
- •At 587 metres, it sits just short of the 2,000ft mark, ensuring it remains the quiet preserve of those who value the silence of the Welsh moorlands over the status of more famous peaks.