Y Gamallt
Encyclopedia
Y Gamallt is a mountain
located in the Migneint
in Snowdonia
, North Wales
. It forms part of the Arenig
mountain range being separated from the Moelwynion
range at the head of Cwm Teigl.
The mountain has cliffs on its entire western side, Graig goch, dropping down to the twin lakes of Llynnau Gamallt. These cliffs are home to several rock climbs, albeit unpopular due to the quality of the rock. The summit, also known as Graig Goch, has a shelter cairn, with views of Moel Penamnen
, Manod Mawr
, Manod Mawr North Top
, Carnedd y Filiast (Cerrigydrudion)
, Arenig Fach
, Arenig Fawr
, Moel Llyfnant
, Moelwyn Bach
and its close neighbours of Y Garnedd and Graig Wen.
Mountain
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located in the Migneint
Migneint
The Migneint is a large expanse of moorland in central Snowdonia, North Wales. It is part of the Migneint-Arenig-Dduallt Special Area of Conservation, along with the mountains Arenig Fawr, Arenig Fach and Dduallt, covering a range of nearly 200 km²...
in Snowdonia
Snowdonia
Snowdonia is a region in north Wales and a national park of in area. It was the first to be designated of the three National Parks in Wales, in 1951.-Name and extent:...
, North Wales
North Wales
North Wales is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales. It is bordered to the south by the counties of Ceredigion and Powys in Mid Wales and to the east by the counties of Shropshire in the West Midlands and Cheshire in North West England...
. It forms part of the Arenig
Arenig
In geology, the Arenigian refers both to a time interval during the Lower Ordovician period and also to the suite of rocks which were deposited during this interval.-History:...
mountain range being separated from the Moelwynion
Moelwynion
The Moelwynion are a group of mountains in central Snowdonia. They extend from the north-east of Porthmadog to Moel Siabod, the highest of the group...
range at the head of Cwm Teigl.
The mountain has cliffs on its entire western side, Graig goch, dropping down to the twin lakes of Llynnau Gamallt. These cliffs are home to several rock climbs, albeit unpopular due to the quality of the rock. The summit, also known as Graig Goch, has a shelter cairn, with views of Moel Penamnen
Moel Penamnen
Moel Penamnen is a mountain just north of Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion.It may be climbed from the Crimea Pass via Moel Farwlyd, from Blaenau Ffestiniog or Cwm Penamnen to the north. A circular of Cwm Penamnen can be done taking in Y Ro Wen...
, Manod Mawr
Manod Mawr
Manod Mawr is a mountain in North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion.Although known as a mountain in the eastern Moelwyns, it and its sister peaks are sometimes known as the Ffestiniog hills....
, Manod Mawr North Top
Manod Mawr North Top
Manod Mawr North Top is a mountain in North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion.It lies directly to the north of its parent Manod Mawr, separated by the Graig Ddu quarry. Crossing the quarry to reach the main summit can be dangerous. There are also a few mine adits on the northern slopes.-...
, Carnedd y Filiast (Cerrigydrudion)
Carnedd y Filiast (Cerrigydrudion)
Carnedd y Filiast is a mountain near Cerrigydrudion on the border of the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales and is high.It is part of the Arenig mountain range, and rises from the shore of Llyn Celyn. It is also a peak in an area of moorland known as the Migneint. The views are extensive...
, Arenig Fach
Arenig Fach
Arenig Fach is a mountain in southern Snowdonia, north Wales. It is a peak in the Arenig range and lies to the north of its parent peak Arenig Fawr.It lies close to Llyn Celyn alongside the A4212 between Trawsfynydd and Bala...
, Arenig Fawr
Arenig Fawr
Arenig Fawr is a mountain located in Snowdonia, North Wales. The mountain, which is the largest in the area, lies close to Llyn Celyn reservoir alongside the A4212 between Trawsfynydd and Bala.-Location:...
, Moel Llyfnant
Moel Llyfnant
Moel Llyfnant is a mountain in the southern portion of the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a peak in the Arenig mountain range. It lies to the west of Arenig Fawr. It has one notable top, the twin peaked Gallt y Daren, being at the end of its west ridge.The summit area has rocky...
, Moelwyn Bach
Moelwyn Bach
Moelwyn Bach is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion. It is connected to its parent peak Moelwyn Mawr via the Craigysgafn ridge.It overlooks the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog and the Vale of Ffestiniog.-External links:*...
and its close neighbours of Y Garnedd and Graig Wen.
External links
- http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/211176