Wales
Llwytmor
847M
2779FT
About Llwytmor
A satellite peak of Foel-fras in the Carneddau, Llwytmor is effectively a 1960s mapping typo brought to life. It offers an expanse of grey boulderfields and hardy mountain ponies, providing a rugged, less-trodden alternative to its more famous neighbors—provided you don't mind the rocks.
Key Statistics
Rank
26th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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71m
Nearest Town
Ulverston
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic ash and debris from the Foel Fras complex. These rocks formed during explosive eruptions and were later reshaped by natural forces.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
SH689692
Latitude
53.2037°N
Longitude
3.9643°W
Did You Know?
- •The mountain's current name is likely a typographical error from 1960s OS maps, which swapped the 'd' in Llwydmor (meaning Great Grey) for a 't'.
- •At 849 metres, it ranks as the 27th highest peak in Wales, serving as a significant, if often overlooked, shoulder of the Carneddau range.
- •On exceptionally clear days, the summit offers a 'four-nation' view including the Lake District in England, the Isle of Man, and Ireland's Wicklow Mountains.
- •Llwytmor Bach, its smaller sibling, features a tiny refuge shelter that offers considerably more protection than the main summit's somewhat optimistic stone piles.
- •The local Carneddau ponies graze here year-round and have a habit of looking deeply unimpressed by hikers struggling across the treacherous, ankle-snapping boulderfields.