Gallt y Wenallt

Gallt y Wenallt is a subsidiary summit of Y Lliwedd in Snowdonia National Park, north Wales. It lies at the end of the north ridge. Its northern face is reputed to be the longest slope in Snowdonia, being close to 2000 ft. It is also the last nail in the "completist's" Snowdon Horseshoe.

Gallt y Wenallt
Gallt y Wenallt with Snowdon (right)
Highest point
Elevation619 m (2,031 ft)
Prominence24 m (79 ft)
Parent peakY Lliwedd
ListingNuttall, Sub-Hewitt
Coordinates53.0593°N 4.0271°W / 53.0593; -4.0271
Naming
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
LocationGwynedd, Wales
Parent rangeSnowdonia
OS gridSH622533
Topo mapOS Landranger 115

The summit is grassy and is marked with a small cairn. In clear visibility, the view down to Llyn Gwynant is regarded as one of the finest in Snowdonia.[1]

It is the resting place of famous oil man and sailor, Emrys Nye Hughes.

References

  1. 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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