Welsh50

14/03/2015

THE WELSH50 - The 50 montains in Wales above 700m

14/03/2015

28/07/2013

The 5 mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales, that exceed 1,000m.

27/07/2013

Mountains in North Wales, mainly Snowdonia, between 900m and 999m

26/07/2013

Mountains in North Wales, mainly Snowdonia, that achieve a height of between 800m and 899m

25/07/2013

Mountains in North Wales, mainly Snowdonia, that achieve a height of between 700m and 799m

24/07/2013

01 - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa).
And so after the countdown of 49 of the other highest peaks in North Wales, we finally reach number 01, Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and England. It is blessed with a shape that any child will recognise as a mountain should be, with a distinct pyramidal peak. Very popular with walkers given the many established routes up the mountain, not forgetting the Snowdon Mountain Railway. To receive future notifications, "Like" Welsh 50 at https://www.facebook.com/Welsh50

23/07/2013

02 - Garnedd Ugain.
The penultimate highest peak in North Wales is Garnedd Ugain which receives less than its fair share of attention given it sits right next to its more famous peak (Snowdon). Also some confusion exists with the name Crib-y-Ddysgl sometime used. Crib-y-Ddysgl actually refers to the east ridge. Both names appear on the OS map. In this image, Garnedd Ugain towers above Llyn Glaslyn, with the Pyg Track up to Snowdon clearly visible. To receive future notifications, "Like" Welsh 50 at https://www.facebook.com/Welsh50

22/07/2013

03 - Carnedd Llewelyn
So we are down to the top 3 mountains in North Wales, this place being occupied by Carnedd Llewelyn, the sister (or brother?) mountain to Carnedd Dafydd (see yesterdays post). These two peaks are named after Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last independent prince of Wales, and his younger brother, Dafydd ap Gruffudd. To receive future notifications, "Like" Welsh 50 at https://www.facebook.com/Welsh50

21/07/2013

04 - Carnedd Dafydd
So the fourth of the top 5 peaks in North Wales that exceed 1,000m ...... Carnedd Dafydd. Along with its neighbouring peak (Carnedd Llewelyn), these two peaks are named after Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last independent prince of Wales, and his younger brother, Dafydd ap Gruffudd. Carnedd Dafydd is a rounded boulder strewn peak that is typically accessed from the Ogwen Valley via Pen yr Ole Wen. To receive future notifications, "Like" Welsh 50 at https://www.facebook.com/Welsh50