Wales
Craig Wion NE Top
552M
1810FT
About Craig Wion NE Top
Tucked into the rugged northern Rhinogydd, this subsidiary summit embodies the range’s famously uncompromising character. Navigating the pathless, heather-clad terrain and shattered rock outcrops requires steady footwork, but provides a wild, intimate perspective over the nearby Bwlch Tyddiad pass and the imposing, blocky mass of Rhinog Fawr to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
239th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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20.1m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
The path ahead is built from the Rhinog Formation, where layers of ancient sandstone and mudstone form the rugged backbone of this fell.
Classifications
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Latitude
52.8707°N
Longitude
3.9848°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Craig Wion translates from Welsh as 'Gwion's Crag.' Gwion is a name deeply rooted in Welsh mythology, most notably as Gwion Bach, the boy who became the legendary bard Taliesin after tasting three drops of a magical potion.
- •The summit overlooks the 'Roman Steps' in the pass below. Despite the local name, this impressive stone-flagged path is actually a medieval packhorse route used by traders to traverse the range.
- •This area is characterized by the Rhinog Gritstone, a tough sedimentary rock that forms awkward, tiered terraces and provides excellent grip for boots, though it is often hidden under knee-deep heather.
- •Expect your average speed to drop to a crawl; in the Rhinogydd, progress is often measured in sweat and scratched shins rather than miles.