Wales
Llechwedd Deiliog
502M
1646FT
About Llechwedd Deiliog
Tucked away in the quieter northern reaches of the Arenig range, this 501-metre moorland height offers a desolate, heathery escape from the busier peaks. It overlooks the upper reaches of Afon Gelyn, providing a clear grandstand view of the rugged eastern face of Arenig Fawr and the vast, boggy Migneint plateau.
Key Statistics
Rank
339th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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20.1m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking across layers of hardened mud, silt, and gritty sandstone. These compressed sediments form the sturdy foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH785398
Latitude
52.9418°N
Longitude
3.8095°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh, with 'Llechwedd' meaning a hillside or slope and 'Deiliog' meaning leafy. This likely refers to a historical period when these now-exposed moorland slopes were covered in ancient broadleaf woodland.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the 'Great Gully' and the dramatic crags of Arenig Fawr’s eastern face, a view that is often hidden from those climbing the main peak via its more popular southern tracks.
- •While 'Deiliog' suggests a leafy environment, any walker currently battling through the shin-deep heather and hidden boggy pockets will find the name somewhat optimistic for its modern, treeless state.