Gallt y Wenallt

About Gallt y Wenallt

Resting at the eastern extremity of the Snowdon massif, this steep-sided Nuttall offers a quieter perspective on the National Park’s most famous peaks. Often bypassed by those descending Y Lliwedd, its grassy slopes and craggy outcrops provide a dramatic, airy vantage point directly overlooking the deep blue waters of Llyn Gwynant.

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• •The name is Welsh, meaning 'Slope of the White Wood' or 'Slope of the White Cliff,' likely referring to the steep, pale-coloured crags that drop away from its eastern side toward the valley floor.
• •Standing on the summit provides an exceptional, vertiginous view straight down to Llyn Gwynant, while looking south-west reveals the distinctive pointed profile of Cnicht and the broader Moelwynion range.
• •It is often visited as a final objective when completing the Snowdon Horseshoe, though many walkers miss the summit by following the main path too closely as they descend from the twin peaks of Y Lliwedd.
• •Unlike the shattered scree and jagged rock of its higher neighbours, this peak features a mix of coarse grass and rock ribs, making for a softer but remarkably steep descent into the valley.
• •Despite its respectable height of over 2,000 feet, its proximity to the mighty Snowdon means it is frequently treated as little more than a scenic balcony for those pausing to catch their breath on the way down.