Glasgwm
| Glasgwm | |||
| Radnorshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Craig Cywarch, the southern face of Glasgwm | |||
| Range: | Aran Hills | ||
| Summit: | 2,559 feet SH836194 52°45’35"N, 3°43’35"W | ||
Glasgwm is a mountain in Radnorshire, forming part of the Aran Hills, the highest of the Cambrian Mountains, south of Snowdonia. Glasgwm reaches a height at its summit of 2,559 feet above sea level and it is one of the three 'Marilyns' that make up the Aran group, the others being in neighbouring Merionethshire - Aran Fawddwy (the latter's county top) and Esgeiriau Gwynion.
To the west, across in Merionethshire, stand Maesglase and the Dovey Hills and to the south-west Cadair Idris. To the south stands the Plynlimon range. high.[1]
Crags and summits
The main summit stands at 2,559 feet, a large rocky knoll marked by a cairn. The main subsidiary summits are:
- Pen y Brynfforchog, 2,247 feet, Grid reference SH817179
- Y Gribin, 1,969 feet, Grid reference SH843177
Craig Cywarch makes up the south face of Glasgwm. Its crags are very popular with rock climbers. A mountaineering club hut is found at the foot of the cliffs.
A tarn named Llyn y Fign lies close by the summit, and is one of the largest bodies of water in England and Wales found adjacent to a summit of over 2,000 feet.[2]
References
- ↑ Crocker, Chris; Graham Jackson. "Mountaineering & Rock Climbing in the UK: Glasgwm". Database of British Hills. Mountain Days.net. http://www.mountaindays.net/mountains/peak.php?defn=0&area=5&peak=2091. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ↑ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.