Rhinog Fach

Rhinog Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Rhinogydd. Technically, Rhinog Fach is a subsidiary summit of Y Llethr, but is a Marilyn. To the north lies its higher cousin Rhinog Fawr, separated by the shapely pass of Bwlch Drws Ardudwy.

Rhinog Fach
Rhinog Fach and Llyn Hywel from Y Llethr with Rhinog Fawr in the distance
Highest point
Elevation712 m (2,336 ft)
Prominence151 m (495 ft)
ListingMarilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall
Naming
PronunciationWelsh: [ˈr̥ɪnɔɡ ˈvaːx]
Geography
LocationGwynedd, Wales
Parent rangeSnowdonia
OS gridSH664270
Topo mapOS Landranger 124

Although shorter than the highest mountain in the Rhinog range, Y Llethr, it is often regarded as the true 'king of the Rhinogydd' due to its spectacular rocky peak. Unlike Fach, Y Llethr's peak is grassy and unremarkable.[1]

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.

52.82392°N 3.98418°W / 52.82392; -3.98418


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