Mynydd Drws-y-Coed
Mynydd Drws-y-Coed is a peak on the Nantlle Ridge in Snowdonia, north Wales. It is located at the easterly end of the ridge, and is a subsidiary summit of Trum y Ddysgl. It has steep west-facing cliffs, the summit area being the highest point on a thin ridge.[1]
| Mynydd Drws-y-Coed | |
|---|---|
 Mynydd Drws-y-Coed from Trum y Ddysgl | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 695 m (2,280 ft) |
| Prominence | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Moel Hebog |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115, OS Outdoor Leisure 17 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walk, Scramble |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y Garn | SH551525 | 633 metres (2,077 ft) | sub Hewitt, Nuttall |
The west side is very rocky and airy, and some scrambling is needed to attain the summit. A good head for heights will also be needed on the exposed regions.[2]
References
- Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
- Crocker, Chris; Graham Jackson. "Mountaineering & Rock Climbing in the UK: Mynydd Drws-y-Coed". Database of British Hills. Mountain Days.net. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
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