Ysgafell Wen North Top

About Ysgafell Wen North Top

Perched on the rugged ridge between Moel Siabod and the Moelwyns, this rocky Hewitt offers a wilder, boggier experience than the popular peaks nearby. The summit overlooks the dramatic drop into Cwm Edno and is surrounded by the Llynnau’r Cwn, providing a spectacular vantage point for the Snowdon Horseshoe and Moel Hebog.

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• •The name Ysgafell Wen translates from Welsh as 'White Ledge' or 'White Shelf,' likely referring to the pale, rhyolitic rock outcropping along the ridge that stands out against the dark peat and heather.
• •The summit is flanked by Llynnau’r Cwn (the Lakes of the Dogs), a series of high-altitude pools that sit in the col and offer clear reflections of the Glyderau peaks to the north.
• •Walkers often reach this top as part of a long, undulating traverse from Dolwyddelan or as a quieter northern extension to the popular ascent of Allt-fawr from the Crimea Pass.
• •From this specific northern vantage point, the view across the Migneint moorland toward Moel Siabod is particularly imposing, showcasing the mountain's massive, isolated pyramidal profile.
• •While the name promises a white ledge, visitors are statistically more likely to encounter various shades of brown, as the surrounding terrain is notoriously boggy and complex to navigate in mist.