Bwlch y Battel

Valley in Merionethshire

Wales

Bwlch y Battel

Llyn Cwm-y-foel from path near Llyn yr Adar — Llyn Cwm-y-foel from path near Llyn yr Adar Credit: Colin Park

Bwlch y Battel is a small valley located in Merionethshire, Wales. The valley is situated in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by beautiful mountains and lush greenery. Bwlch y Battel is known for its stunning natural landscapes, with rolling hills and meandering streams creating a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.

The valley is popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, as it offers a variety of walking trails and opportunities for exploring the great outdoors. One of the most well-known trails in the area is the Bwlch y Battel Circular Walk, which takes visitors on a scenic journey through the valley and surrounding countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bwlch y Battel is also home to a number of historic sites and landmarks. The valley is dotted with ancient ruins and remnants of old settlements, providing a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Overall, Bwlch y Battel is a peaceful and serene destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Bwlch y Battel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.003684/-4.0305007 or Grid Reference SH6347. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llyn Cwm-y-foel from path near Llyn yr Adar

Llyn Cwm-y-foel from path near Llyn yr Adar

Landscape North of Croesor Yr Arddu in the background.

Landscape North of Croesor

Yr Arddu in the background.

Climbing towards Cnicht The path of slate and granite chips is mostly well-defined. Cnicht looms in the background.

Climbing towards Cnicht

The path of slate and granite chips is mostly well-defined. Cnicht looms in the background.

Looking back towards the coast The Glaslyn estuary and Porthmadog, some 10 km away, with clouds starting to gather...

Looking back towards the coast

The Glaslyn estuary and Porthmadog, some 10 km away, with clouds starting to gather...

Sheep by the path... ...on the way to Cnicht. They seemed surprised to see me, perhaps they had a sense that a storm was blowing in... The rock is (I think) part of an intrusion of igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period.

Sheep by the path...

...on the way to Cnicht. They seemed surprised to see me, perhaps they had a sense that a storm was blowing in... The rock is (I think) part of an intrusion of igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period.

Climbing towards Cnicht The terrain is getting rockier but there is still a long way to go...

Climbing towards Cnicht

The terrain is getting rockier but there is still a long way to go...

Looking towards Yr Arddu Yr Arddu is an igneous intrusion of rhyolite, being bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period. There are countless sheep in the blown-up photo...

Looking towards Yr Arddu

Yr Arddu is an igneous intrusion of rhyolite, being bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period. There are countless sheep in the blown-up photo...

Scramble over the scree... ...on the way to Cnicht. There is a path of sorts, but this is maybe the trickiest point of the ascent.

Scramble over the scree...

...on the way to Cnicht. There is a path of sorts, but this is maybe the trickiest point of the ascent.

Snowdonia glacial landscape Drumlins and waste heaps from abandoned late quarries.

Snowdonia glacial landscape

Drumlins and waste heaps from abandoned late quarries.

Clambering to Cnicht The &#039;Matterhorn&#039; like peak is getting steeper but the path is well-defined and steady progress can be made...

Clambering to Cnicht

The 'Matterhorn' like peak is getting steeper but the path is well-defined and steady progress can be made...

Vista of Cwm Creosor This spectacular view suddenly appears from the ridge south of the summit.

Vista of Cwm Creosor

This spectacular view suddenly appears from the ridge south of the summit.

Glacial landscape south of Bwlch y Battel Rocks scoured and scraped by a glacier some 10,000 years ago. A footpath on the OS map seems to pass through the middle of the lake.

Glacial landscape south of Bwlch y Battel

Rocks scoured and scraped by a glacier some 10,000 years ago. A footpath on the OS map seems to pass through the middle of the lake.

Cnicht: rocks at the top The 689-metre summit affords spectacular views, but there is no trig point. The clouds are starting to look a little ominous.

Cnicht: rocks at the top

The 689-metre summit affords spectacular views, but there is no trig point. The clouds are starting to look a little ominous.

Looking back down the ridge... ...from the summit of Cnicht. Porthmadog can just be seen in the far distance.

Looking back down the ridge...

...from the summit of Cnicht. Porthmadog can just be seen in the far distance.

Landscape with slate waste The upper reaches of Cwm Croesor are littered with rubble and quarry waste. Various ruined inclines and tramways can be seen in the blown-up photo.

Landscape with slate waste

The upper reaches of Cwm Croesor are littered with rubble and quarry waste. Various ruined inclines and tramways can be seen in the blown-up photo.

Light and shade in Cwm Croesor... ...as seen from Cnicht.

Light and shade in Cwm Croesor...

...as seen from Cnicht.

Looking north-west from Cnicht The minor road from the A4085 to Bethania can just be seen in the distance.

Looking north-west from Cnicht

The minor road from the A4085 to Bethania can just be seen in the distance.

Path along the ridge

Path along the ridge

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Bwlch y Battel is located at Grid Ref: SH6347 (Lat: 53.003684, Lng: -4.0305007)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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///condition.glider.windpipe. Near Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

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Located within 500m of 53.003684,-4.0305007

Bwlch y Battel

Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6504295

Natural: saddle

Lat/Long: 53.0016723/-4.0323286

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 53.0035691/-4.0306972

Settlements

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 53.0058258/-4.0312306

Settlements

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 53.0076348/-4.0338017

Hut Circle

Historic: archaeological_site

Lat/Long: 53.0061178/-4.0316537

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 53.0007379/-4.0327749

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 53.0009135/-4.0248399

Ford: stepping_stones

Lat/Long: 53.0070712/-4.0327093

Ford: stepping_stones

Lat/Long: 53.0075099/-4.0333321

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