Rhinog Fawr
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| Rhinog Fawr | |||
| Merionethshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 The south-east shoulder of Rhinog Fawr above Bwlch Drws-Ardudwy | |||
| Range: | Rhinogydd | ||
| Summit: | 2,346 ft SH656290 52°50’30"N, 3°59’49"W | ||
Rhinog Fawr is a mountain in Merionethshire forming part of the Rhinogydd range. It is the third highest summit of the Rhinogydd, losing out to Y Llethr and Diffwys respectively. Its smaller cousin Rhinog Fach lies to the south, separated by the pass of Bwlch Drws Ardudwy, while its other neighbour, Moel Ysgyfarnogod lies to the north.
In common with most of the range, the terrain is characterised by hard sedimentary rock covered with heather, making progress on foot difficult. At 1,670 ft, nestled in crags, lies Llyn Du, a small tarn beneath the summit. The ascent is most easily made from the north-east or north-west, via the Roman Steps pass.[1]
Gallery
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Llyn Du and Rhinog Fawr -
The ascent of Rhinog Fawr from Llyn Du
References
- ↑ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
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