Clogwynygarreg

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Clogwynygarreg

Snowdon Ranger Path/Welsh Highland Railway Line Near to the end of the Snowdon Ranger path, which takes you to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Here the path crosses the restored Welsh Highland Railway line, with Llyn Cwellyn in the distance. — Snowdon Ranger Path/Welsh Highland Railway Line Credit: Andrew Woodvine

Clogwynygarreg is a prominent hill located in Caernarfonshire, a county in northwest Wales. Rising to an elevation of approximately 356 meters (1,168 feet), it forms part of the larger Snowdonia National Park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities.

Situated just southeast of the town of Caernarfon, Clogwynygarreg offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. Its distinctive rocky terrain is a result of its geological composition, with a mix of sedimentary and volcanic rock formations. The hill is also home to a variety of plant and animal species, including heather, bilberry, and the occasional mountain hare.

The ascent to the summit of Clogwynygarreg is a popular hiking route for outdoor enthusiasts. Although the climb can be challenging at times, it rewards visitors with awe-inspiring vistas of the Snowdonia region, including the nearby mountains of Snowdon and Moel Eilio. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the Irish Sea in the distance.

For those seeking a more leisurely experience, there are several walking trails at the base of the hill that allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. Additionally, Clogwynygarreg is a popular spot for rock climbers, with its steep faces providing a thrilling challenge for experienced climbers.

Overall, Clogwynygarreg offers both beauty and adventure, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in Caernarfonshire.

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Clogwynygarreg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.061068/-4.154369 or Grid Reference SH5553. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snowdon Ranger Path/Welsh Highland Railway Line

Near to the end of the Snowdon Ranger path, which takes you to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Here the path crosses the restored Welsh Highland Railway line, with Llyn Cwellyn in the distance.

Andrew Woodvine

Llyn y Gader

With Bwlch Cwm Llan on the horizon.

David Medcalf

Barrier on the Rhyd Ddu path

It looks as if it might be tricky to pass, but there's a passage for walkers and bikers on the right.

David Medcalf

Welsh Highland Railway train near Rhyd-Ddu

Welsh Highland Railway Garratt NGG-16 locomotive No. 143 and its train have just departed from Rhyd-Ddu on its way to Caernarvon. Snowdon is in the background.

Bob Walters

Boggy fields below Y Garn

There are ruined sheepfolds by the wall on the far side of the valley bottom.

Christine Johnstone

Path to Llyn y Dywarchen

The reservoir is used by a local angling club and the gated entrance was locked.

Christine Johnstone

Between Clogwynygarreg and Bryn Gwyn

On the western perimeter of Llyn y Dywarchen reservoir.

Christine Johnstone

Clogwyn, a ruined cottage alongside the road to Nantlle

The cottage is shown on large-scale OS maps surveyed in the 1880s. A damaged slate sign on the windowsill reads 'Clogwyn Fawr[?] lle qwyd y Brodyr Francis', which I think in English is 'Clogwyn, where the Francis brothers were'.

Christine Johnstone

Track across the southern flank of Foel Rudd

Looking north from Clogwyn on the Rhyd Ddu - Nantlle road.

Christine Johnstone

Ruined building below the road at Clogwyn

Like SH5553 : Clogwyn, a ruined cottage alongside the road to Nantlle, this too is shown on the large-scale OS map surveyed in the 1880s.

Christine Johnstone

Carnedd ar gopa Mynydd Mawr / Cairn on the summit of The Elephant

Snowdon is in the background.

Ceri Thomas

Blaen Dyffryn Gwyrfai / The head of the Gwyrfai Valley

This image captures a number of topographical features - the improved pastures south of Llyn Cwellyn, coniferous woodland, Llyn y Gader in the middle distance, with Moel Hebog beyond.

Ceri Thomas

Pen deheuol Llyn Cwellyn / The southern end of Llyn Cwellyn

Ceri Thomas

Fridd Isaf Slate Quarry

Ambient light B & W landscape image of Fridd Isaf Slate Quarry, Rhyu Dhu station. The former quarry is on the section of footpath that runs from Rhyu Dhu station. To where the footpath divides one leads to Snowdon the other goes toward Y Aran. Image shows the above 'ground level' walls, part of the 'below ground' workings. With a gap in the middle background, leading to the other side of the workings. Quarry's location is visible from the station as a nearby rock, earth outcrop. From the quarry other small slate workings, remains of are visible in the area.

D M Wilmot

Stile on Y Garn (Nantlle Ridge) with Y Wyddfa in the background

Ben Meyrick

Y Garn (Nantlle Ridge) at sunrise

Ben Meyrick

Walking by the track

The path from the car park to the start of the Snowdon Ranger path runs beside the Welsh Highland Railway track.

Bill Harrison

Looking towards Llyn Cwellyn...

...with Mynydd Mawr (elev. 698 m) (left) and Craig Cwmbychan (elev. 592 m) (right) in the background. The BGS interactive map tells us that they are part of the same unnamed igneous intrusion of microgranite (igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period).

Bill Harrison

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Clogwynygarreg is located at Grid Ref: SH5553 (Lat: 53.061068, Lng: -4.154369)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales