Wales
Llechog
720M
2362FT
About Llechog
High on the western shoulder of Yr Wyddfa, this rugged Nuttall provides a spectacular platform overlooking the dark, legendary precipices of Clogwyn Du’r Arddu. It offers a quieter perspective than the busy Llanberis Path nearby, with an unmatched view of the Snowdon Mountain Railway as it winds toward the main summit.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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28m
Nearest Town
Nant Peris
Geology
Llechog’s foundation is built from layers of compressed silt, ancient volcanic ash, and hardened lava. These rocks create the unique landscape you are walking on today.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH606567
Latitude
53.0893°N
Longitude
4.0830°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, rooted in 'llech' (slab or flat stone), effectively describing a 'stony' or 'slaty' place. This reflects the shattered rock found along this high-altitude ridge overlooking the deep hollow of Cwm Brwynog.
- •From the edge of the ridge, the view drops dramatically into the bowl of Cwm Brwynog, offering a clear sightline to the Llyn Du'r Arddu lake nestled at the foot of the massive climbing cliffs known to mountaineers as 'Cloggy'.
- •The Snowdon Mountain Railway passes just to the east of the summit; passengers are often treated to a brief, airy glimpse of the precipice over Llechog before the train climbs toward the finger-stone at Bwlch Glas.
- •It is one of the few places in Eryri where you can experience a sense of high-mountain solitude while being close enough to a passing train to see what the passengers are having for lunch.