Wales
Lliwedd Bach
819M
2687FT
About Lliwedd Bach
Sitting on the south-eastern arm of the Snowdon Horseshoe, this rocky Nuttall serves as a rugged companion to its more famous neighbour, Y Lliwedd. The terrain is characteristically steep and shattered, offering a dramatic vantage point over the deep waters of Llyn Llydaw towards the jagged, distant spine of Crib Goch.
Key Statistics
Rank
36th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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20.5m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
As you climb, you’re walking over layers of ancient volcanic ash and debris settled from explosive eruptions.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH627532
Latitude
53.0584°N
Longitude
4.0502°W
Did You Know?
- •Lliwedd Bach translates from Welsh as "Little Lliwedd," with "Lliwedd" likely referring to a 'cutting edge' or 'line'—a fitting description for the sharp, precipitous ridge that characterises this part of the Snowdon massif.
- •It is most frequently crossed as the final high point of the Snowdon Horseshoe, providing a moment of pause before the final descent from the airy heights of Y Lliwedd down towards the Miners' Track.
- •The summit offers a bird's-eye view of the Cwm Dyli power station, a pioneer of UK hydroelectricity that has been operational since 1906, tucked away in the valley bottom.
- •As a Nuttall, the peak requires a drop of at least 15 metres on all sides; while easily bagged alongside its parent peak, it maintains its own distinct identity for those meticulously logging Wales’ high ground.
- •Despite its 819-metre stature, most walkers only notice they have reached the summit when the terrifying drop to their left finally stops being quite so terrifying.