Wales
Gyrn Wigau
643M
2110FT
About Gyrn Wigau
Standing as a rugged northern outpost of the Carneddau, this Nuttall is often overlooked in the rush for the higher 3,000ft peaks. Its summit offers a craggy, heathery contrast to the rounded grassy slopes nearby, providing a grandstand view over the Menai Strait towards the Anglesey coastline.
Key Statistics
Rank
130th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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17m
Nearest Town
Bethesda
Geology
You are walking on a mix of molten rock that cooled underground and fine-grained siltstone. These layers form the sturdy foundation of this rugged fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH654675
Latitude
53.1875°N
Longitude
4.0159°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Gyrn' (peak) and 'Wigau' (groves or woods), suggesting that the now-bare lower slopes were once significantly more forested.
- •Geographically, it forms a distinct rocky shoulder on the western ridge of Drosgl, providing a sharper, more defined summit than the broad, flat plateaus characteristic of the central Carneddau.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional view of the Nant Ffrancon valley and the northern coastline, with the Great Orme at Llandudno clearly visible to the northeast on a fine day.
- •It is a mandatory stop for peak-baggers completing the Nuttalls, as it meets the 15-metre prominence requirement despite being physically connected to the much higher bulk of Carnedd Llewelyn.
- •It remains an ideal spot for those who prefer their mountain silence without the crowds of the nearby Ogwen Valley, provided you don't mind the wind coming straight off the Irish Sea.