Bryn-llech

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Bryn-llech

Sheep near Pont Blaen-Eidda
Sheep near Pont Blaen-Eidda Credit: David Purchase

Bryn-llech is a prominent hill/mountain located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. It lies approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Caernarfon and is part of the Snowdonia National Park. With an elevation of 561 meters (1,841 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill/mountain is characterized by its rugged terrain and steep slopes, which make it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The ascent to the summit can be challenging, but the stunning vistas make it well worth the effort.

Bryn-llech is known for its diverse flora and fauna. The lower slopes are covered in grasses and heather, while higher up, the landscape transitions into rocky outcrops and scree. The hill/mountain is home to a variety of bird species, including ravens, buzzards, and peregrine falcons.

At the summit, there is a trig point that marks the highest point of Bryn-llech. On clear days, it is possible to see Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, as well as other prominent peaks in the Snowdonia range.

Bryn-llech is easily accessible from nearby towns and villages, with several footpaths leading to its summit. It provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the Snowdonia National Park and experience the thrill of conquering a challenging hill/mountain.

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Bryn-llech Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.028035/-3.7740046 or Grid Reference SH8149. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep near Pont Blaen-Eidda
Sheep near Pont Blaen-Eidda
The entrance to Pen-y-ffrîdd
The entrance to Pen-y-ffrîdd
Strange animals at Pen-y-ffrîdd
Strange animals at Pen-y-ffrîdd
Looking down on Cae-cwmpas
Looking down on Cae-cwmpas
Looking down on Llanerchigwynion
Looking down on Llanerchigwynion
The ancient track to Ysbyty Ifan
The ancient track to Ysbyty Ifan
The Afon Rhydyrhalen The moor is much greener in August than February. See: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1170725" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1170725">Link</a>
The Afon Rhydyrhalen
The moor is much greener in August than February. See: Link
Pont Rhyd-yr-halen There must be a story behind the name, which translates as "The Salt Ford".
Pont Rhyd-yr-halen
There must be a story behind the name, which translates as "The Salt Ford".
Moorland near Pont Rhyd-yr-halen
Moorland near Pont Rhyd-yr-halen
Feeding station The Public Footpath sign has seen better days, but has a certain charm.
Feeding station
The Public Footpath sign has seen better days, but has a certain charm.
The lane to Ysbyty Ifan
The lane to Ysbyty Ifan
A gate on the stony track
A gate on the stony track
The track to Ysbyty Ifan
The track to Ysbyty Ifan
The grassy track, looking west
The grassy track, looking west
Fields to the left, moorland to the right of the track to Ysbyty Ifan
Fields to the left, moorland to the right of the track to Ysbyty Ifan
Approaching Pont Blaen-Eidda
Approaching Pont Blaen-Eidda
The gate on the moorland track The metalled road turns right just here.
The gate on the moorland track
The metalled road turns right just here.
The Afon Eidda above the bridge
The Afon Eidda above the bridge
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Bryn-llech is located at Grid Ref: SH8149 (Lat: 53.028035, Lng: -3.7740046)

Unitary Authority: Conwy

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.028035,-3.7740046
Rhiw Lwyd
Ele: 398
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.031644/-3.7702857
Bryn-Llech
Ele: 398
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.027992/-3.7743198
Rhiw Lwyd
Description: OS trig pillar
Ele: 398.678
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S8546
Source: Ordnance Survey and Trigpointing.uk
Survey Point: pillar
Tpuk Ref: TP5650
Lat/Long: 53.03128/-3.770424
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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