Wales
Llechwedd Llyfn
535M
1755FT
About Llechwedd Llyfn
Rising 535m above the southern Arans, this smooth-sided hill offers a quieter alternative to its rugged neighbours. Often bypassed by those bagging Aran Fawddwy, its grassy slopes provide an honest, uncrowded climb with clear views across the Dyfi Valley and towards the distinctive profile of Cadair Idris.
Key Statistics
Rank
271st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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28m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking on siltstone from the Nant Ffrancon rock group. This fine-grained rock formed from layers of ancient mud that hardened into the ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH891250
Latitude
52.8111°N
Longitude
3.6468°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'llechwedd', meaning a hillside or slope, and 'llyfn', meaning smooth—a literal description of the mountain's grassy, consistent gradients.
- •The hill sits on the broad ridge extending southwest from Aran Fawddwy; walkers often traverse its flanks when approaching the higher peaks from the south via the Cwm Cywarch horseshoe.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of the steep, craggy face of Craig Cywarch, a site well-known to climbers, which looks particularly imposing from this elevated angle.
- •In a range known for its rugged escarpments and peat hags, a hill named 'smooth slope' is a rare promise of straightforward walking that the local weather rarely honours.