Craig Cwm Silyn
| Craig Cwm Silyn | |
|---|---|
 Craig Cwm Silyn, seen from Cwm Silyn corrie. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 734 m (2,408 ft) |
| Prominence | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| Parent peak | Moel Hebog |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | SH525502 |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Crag Of Cwm Silyn |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| OS grid | SH525502 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnedd Goch | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Sub-Hewitt, Nuttall | |
| Mynydd Graig Goch | 610 m (2,000 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall |
Craig Cwm Silyn is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales which forms the highest point on the celebrated Nantlle Ridge.
The steep northern face is popular with climbers. To the west the Nantlle Ridge continues over Garnedd Goch and ends at Mynydd Graig Goch. To the east the ridge dips down to 515m before rising up to Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd, Trum y Ddysgl, Mynydd Drws-y-coed and ending at Y Garn in Nantlle. The views are extensive, offering a 360-degree panorama.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
53°01′19″N 4°13′17″W / 53.02202°N 4.22140°W
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