Pronunciation Welsh: [ˈr̥ɪnɔɡ ˈvaur] OS grid SH656290 Elevation 720 m Mountain range Rhinogydd Parent ranges Rhinogydd, Snowdonia | Location Gwynedd, Wales Topo map OS Landranger 124 Prominence 363 m Parent peak Y Llethr | |
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Listing Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall Similar Rhinog Fach, Y Llethr, Diffwys, Moel Ysgyfarnogod, Foel Penolau | ||
Rhinog fawr and the roman steps
Rhinog Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms 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.
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Map of Rhinog Fawr, Llanbedr, UK
In common with most of the range, the terrain is characterised by hard sedimentary rock covered with heather, making progress on foot difficult. At 510m, 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.
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Rhinog Fawr Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA