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Garw Fynydd

Hill, Mountain in Merionethshire

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Garw Fynydd

Access to Pentre-tai-yn-y-cwm
Access to Pentre-tai-yn-y-cwm Credit: Alex McGregor

Garw Fynydd is a prominent hill located in Merionethshire, Wales. Rising to an elevation of 1,778 feet (542 meters) above sea level, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and nearby mountains. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with various walking trails and paths leading to the summit.

Garw Fynydd is characterized by its rugged terrain, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered slopes, creating a picturesque and challenging landscape for visitors to explore. The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, sheep, and other native species.

The summit of Garw Fynydd provides a breathtaking vantage point from which to admire the beauty of the Welsh countryside, with views stretching out across the rolling hills, valleys, and mountains of Merionethshire. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea.

Overall, Garw Fynydd is a captivating natural landmark that offers a memorable outdoor experience for those who venture to its heights.

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Garw Fynydd Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.947458/-3.5720028 or Grid Reference SH9440. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Access to Pentre-tai-yn-y-cwm
Access to Pentre-tai-yn-y-cwm
Moel Darren from Cwm Da
Moel Darren from Cwm Da
Ruin at Pentre
Ruin at Pentre
Ruin below Moel Emoel
Ruin below Moel Emoel
Moel Emoel
Moel Emoel
Gate and fence on Pen y Bwlch Gwyn New barbed wire fences abound and they are higher than normal ao watch out! Gates are a rarity also.
Gate and fence on Pen y Bwlch Gwyn
New barbed wire fences abound and they are higher than normal ao watch out! Gates are a rarity also.
Footpath to Pen-y-Bryn
Footpath to Pen-y-Bryn
Llwyniolyn
Llwyniolyn
On the slopes of Garw Fynydd The trees to the south east have been felled
On the slopes of Garw Fynydd
The trees to the south east have been felled
View to the Arenigs
View to the Arenigs
Footpath on a stream near Penmaen-canol
Footpath on a stream near Penmaen-canol
View over Penmaen
View over Penmaen
Garu Fynydd and road northwards from A494 at Cefn-ddwysarn: aerial 2015 Northwards into <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SH9639">SH9639</a>.
Garu Fynydd and road northwards from A494 at Cefn-ddwysarn: aerial 2015
Northwards into SH9639.
Walking back up for the next flight Wrekin Mountaineering Club doing a 'day taster' session paragliding on the southern slopes of Moel Emoel. Photo scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide. Here one of the members has bundled the wing up, and is trudging back uphill to the launch area, ready for another flight. The main hill in the background on the left is Arenig Fawr.
Walking back up for the next flight
Wrekin Mountaineering Club doing a 'day taster' session paragliding on the southern slopes of Moel Emoel. Photo scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide. Here one of the members has bundled the wing up, and is trudging back uphill to the launch area, ready for another flight. The main hill in the background on the left is Arenig Fawr.
Trying to get airborne The answer is that you need to run faster into the light breeze! Which, to be fair, is easier said than done on such rough ground, especially whilst trying to keep all that nylon & paracord in the air above you. Photo scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide.
Trying to get airborne
The answer is that you need to run faster into the light breeze! Which, to be fair, is easier said than done on such rough ground, especially whilst trying to keep all that nylon & paracord in the air above you. Photo scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide.
Still trying to get airborne Following on from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6473239">SH9339 : Trying to get airborne</a>, it looks like we're still not running fast enough... and now she's running out of hillside. Next time, maybe?
Still trying to get airborne
Following on from SH9339 : Trying to get airborne, it looks like we're still not running fast enough... and now she's running out of hillside. Next time, maybe?
Two helpers ready to assist with a launch On a 'taster' day to try out the newish sport of paragliding, one of the students needs a couple of assistants to help with getting the wing into the air. Scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide.
Two helpers ready to assist with a launch
On a 'taster' day to try out the newish sport of paragliding, one of the students needs a couple of assistants to help with getting the wing into the air. Scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide.
Just one good shove... Instructor helping one of the students to get airborne. This time, it worked <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6473247">SH9339 : That's how it's done!</a> Photo scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide.
Just one good shove...
Instructor helping one of the students to get airborne. This time, it worked SH9339 : That's how it's done! Photo scanned from a Fujichrome100 slide.
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Garw Fynydd is located at Grid Ref: SH9440 (Lat: 52.947458, Lng: -3.5720028)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Ele: 490
Natural: peak
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q106709524
Lat/Long: 52.9487134/-3.5712042
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