Craig Eigiau
Craig Eigiau is a top of Foel Grach in the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales.
| Craig Eigiau | |
|---|---|
 Craig Eigiau summit rocks | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
| Prominence | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Parent peak | Carnedd Llewelyn |
| Listing | sub Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 53°10′27″N 3°57′48″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Conwy / Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH689659 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
It is located on a broad ridge extending eastwards from Foel Grach, leading to a large peaty plateau, Gledrfordd, which ends with the cliffs of Craig Eigiau. The summit consists of a large rocky outcrop. Good views of Garnedd Uchaf, Foel-fras, Carnedd Llewelyn, Pen yr Helgi Du, Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Creigiau Gleision and Pen y Castell are observed.[1]
Cwm Eigiau and Llyn Eigiau lie below.
References
- Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
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