Wales
Craiglwyn
622M
2040FT
About Craiglwyn
Tucked away in the quieter northern fringes of the Carneddau, this grassy Nuttall offers a serene escape from the busier central ridges. The terrain is largely pathless and often soft underfoot, rewarding those who navigate its slopes with expansive views over the Conwy Valley and the distant coastline of Llandudno.
Key Statistics
Rank
148th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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21.4m
Nearest Town
Capel Curig
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic mud and silt, mixed with hardened molten rock that cooled deep underground to form this rugged landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH730608
Latitude
53.1292°N
Longitude
3.8996°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, meaning 'crag of the grove' (from craig and llwyn), a title that hints at a more wooded past for these now exposed and wind-swept moorland slopes.
- •It is most frequently visited as a short detour from the ancient Roman Road that crosses Bwlch y Ddeufaen, typically bagged alongside its neighbours Drum and Foel Lwyd.
- •The summit panorama offers a clear perspective of the massive bulk of Foel Fras to the west, while the limestone headland of the Great Orme is clearly visible to the north-east.
- •Despite qualifying as a Nuttall by exceeding the 2,000-foot threshold, the hill lacks the rugged rock architecture found further south, possessing a more rounded, plateau-like character.
- •It is a location that underscores the necessity of high-quality gaiters; the ground between the summit and the Roman Road is notoriously sponge-like, regardless of recent rainfall.