Carnedd Dafydd

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Carnedd Dafydd

Emerging onto flat ground A few minutes after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1671327">SH6562 : Down the headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, winter conditions</a>, and just about at the top of the steep frozen snowslope that covered the scree on the hillside. The steep craggy buttresses of Craig Lloer are visible behind the climber, with a tiny patch of open water in Llyn Lloer in the depths of the cwm below. — Emerging onto flat ground Credit: Richard Law

Carnedd Dafydd is a prominent mountain located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. It is part of the Carneddau range and stands at an impressive height of 1,044 meters (3,425 feet). The mountain is named after Dafydd ap Llywelyn, a medieval Welsh prince, and is often considered one of the most challenging and rewarding peaks in Snowdonia National Park.

Carnedd Dafydd offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, including the nearby peaks such as Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen yr Ole Wen. Its steep slopes are covered in grass and heather, creating a picturesque and rugged scenery. The mountain attracts many hikers and mountaineers who are looking for a challenging adventure.

The ascent to Carnedd Dafydd can be challenging, particularly along the eastern face, where the rocky terrain requires careful navigation. However, the effort is rewarded with stunning panoramic views from the summit. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Man and the Irish Sea.

Carnedd Dafydd is also home to a variety of wildlife, including mountain goats, red grouse, and peregrine falcons. The mountain is protected within the boundaries of Snowdonia National Park, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and diverse ecosystems.

For those seeking an unforgettable outdoor experience, Carnedd Dafydd offers a challenging yet rewarding climb, stunning vistas, and a chance to immerse oneself in the pristine wilderness of Snowdonia National Park.

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Emerging onto flat ground A few minutes after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1671327">SH6562 : Down the headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, winter conditions</a>, and just about at the top of the steep frozen snowslope that covered the scree on the hillside. The steep craggy buttresses of Craig Lloer are visible behind the climber, with a tiny patch of open water in Llyn Lloer in the depths of the cwm below.

Emerging onto flat ground

A few minutes after SH6562 : Down the headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, winter conditions, and just about at the top of the steep frozen snowslope that covered the scree on the hillside. The steep craggy buttresses of Craig Lloer are visible behind the climber, with a tiny patch of open water in Llyn Lloer in the depths of the cwm below.

On the hillside above Glan Dena On the first part of the climb up from the A5 at the eastern end of Llyn Ogwen, heading for a fine winter day out around the hills of the southern Carneddau. The route on this occasion took the Wrekin Mountaineering Club members directly up the steep headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, a line of ascent that wouldn&#039;t normally be at all wise due to masses of loose scree high up, but with a covering of frozen snow on the ground it was perfectly viable <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1671327">SH6562 : Down the headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, winter conditions</a>

On the hillside above Glan Dena

On the first part of the climb up from the A5 at the eastern end of Llyn Ogwen, heading for a fine winter day out around the hills of the southern Carneddau. The route on this occasion took the Wrekin Mountaineering Club members directly up the steep headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, a line of ascent that wouldn't normally be at all wise due to masses of loose scree high up, but with a covering of frozen snow on the ground it was perfectly viable SH6562 : Down the headwall of Cwm Ffynnon Lloer, winter conditions

Pen yr Ole Wen from across Llyn Ogwen Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and is the same height as England&#039;s highest, Scafell Pike. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range.

Pen yr Ole Wen from across Llyn Ogwen

Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and is the same height as England's highest, Scafell Pike. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range.

Eastern flank of Pen yr Ole Wen Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and is the same height as England&#039;s highest, Scafell Pike. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range. Seen from across Llyn Ogwen.

Eastern flank of Pen yr Ole Wen

Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and is the same height as England's highest, Scafell Pike. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range. Seen from across Llyn Ogwen.

Looking down on Cwmglas Mawr

Looking down on Cwmglas Mawr

Downhill view on Mynydd Du Looking down the &#039;ridge&#039; of the pleasant stroll up Mynydd Du, with Bethesda town just on the edge of the moors, and the coastal plain stretching towards Bangor in the haze beyond.

Downhill view on Mynydd Du

Looking down the 'ridge' of the pleasant stroll up Mynydd Du, with Bethesda town just on the edge of the moors, and the coastal plain stretching towards Bangor in the haze beyond.

Rocks and the steep NE face of Mynydd Du The steep slope beyond drops down into Cwm Pen-llafar on the right, about 600ft below

Rocks and the steep NE face of Mynydd Du

The steep slope beyond drops down into Cwm Pen-llafar on the right, about 600ft below

Rocky outcrop on the ridge of Mynydd Du This is a slightly different view of the same set of rocks shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5159020">SH6564 : Rocky outcrops on the Mynydd Du ridge</a>

Rocky outcrop on the ridge of Mynydd Du

This is a slightly different view of the same set of rocks shown in SH6564 : Rocky outcrops on the Mynydd Du ridge

Steeply down into Cwm Pen-llafar A drop of about 600ft very steeply down into the cwm below. I&#039;d not recommend it as a descent or ascent, unless you were training for something.

Steeply down into Cwm Pen-llafar

A drop of about 600ft very steeply down into the cwm below. I'd not recommend it as a descent or ascent, unless you were training for something.

The head of Cwm Pen-llafar, seen from the Mynydd Du ridge The steep Black Ladders (Ysgolion Duon) cliffs lie just out of sight on the right, sporting a series of fine winter climbs.

The head of Cwm Pen-llafar, seen from the Mynydd Du ridge

The steep Black Ladders (Ysgolion Duon) cliffs lie just out of sight on the right, sporting a series of fine winter climbs.

Down the ridge of Mynydd Du A view downhill towards Bethesda town, just visible over the hillslope.

Down the ridge of Mynydd Du

A view downhill towards Bethesda town, just visible over the hillslope.

Incipient path forming on the slopes of Foelcraig A walkers&#039; path, narrow and unobtrusive at present. There were clear bootmarks in a patch of scree a little further up from here, but it&#039;ll probably never be a popular ascent route for the Carneddau, as it&#039;s much longer than the obvious route(s) from Ogwen.

Incipient path forming on the slopes of Foelcraig

A walkers' path, narrow and unobtrusive at present. There were clear bootmarks in a patch of scree a little further up from here, but it'll probably never be a popular ascent route for the Carneddau, as it's much longer than the obvious route(s) from Ogwen.

Boulder scree and outcrops on the slopes of Foel Meirch

Boulder scree and outcrops on the slopes of Foel Meirch

Across the hillside of Foel Meirch Looking across the hills towards Y Garn on the far side of Ogwen

Across the hillside of Foel Meirch

Looking across the hills towards Y Garn on the far side of Ogwen

Boulder scree high on Foel Meirch

Boulder scree high on Foel Meirch

Boulder scree on the hillside below the summit of Carnedd Dafydd Surprisingly easy ground to traverse, certainly on a hot &amp; dry day at any rate.

Boulder scree on the hillside below the summit of Carnedd Dafydd

Surprisingly easy ground to traverse, certainly on a hot & dry day at any rate.

Carnedd Fach cairn from the south side Probably not the best view of it, but the alternative image, taken from uphill, would have involved much more into the bright sun on this occasion. We do have such a view, at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/425670">SH6562 : Carnedd Fach</a> taken in 2007.
The large cairn, roughly 25m in diameter, is thought to date to the Bronze Age between 2300BC and 800BC, and to be a prominent burial place. Disturbed in more recent times by the excavation of walkers&#039; shelters and such like, but still primarily intact. Gwynedd Archeological Trust report, dated 1987, at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GAT754&amp;dbname=gat&amp;tbname=core" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GAT754&amp;dbname=gat&amp;tbname=core">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Carnedd Fach cairn from the south side

Probably not the best view of it, but the alternative image, taken from uphill, would have involved much more into the bright sun on this occasion. We do have such a view, at SH6562 : Carnedd Fach taken in 2007. The large cairn, roughly 25m in diameter, is thought to date to the Bronze Age between 2300BC and 800BC, and to be a prominent burial place. Disturbed in more recent times by the excavation of walkers' shelters and such like, but still primarily intact. Gwynedd Archeological Trust report, dated 1987, at Link

To Elidir Fawr from Bwlch yr Ole Wen Looking near enough west over the hills on the other side of the Nant Francon valley (primarily Foel Goch and Carnedd y Filiast) to Elidir Fawr beyond.

To Elidir Fawr from Bwlch yr Ole Wen

Looking near enough west over the hills on the other side of the Nant Francon valley (primarily Foel Goch and Carnedd y Filiast) to Elidir Fawr beyond.

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Carnedd Dafydd is located at Grid Ref: SH6663 (Lat: 53.147288, Lng: -4.0020549)

Unitary Authority: Conwy/ Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Carnedd Dafydd

Ele: 1044

Man Made: cairn

Natural: peak

Wikidata: Q2939744

Wikipedia: en:Carnedd Dafydd

Lat/Long: 53.1477282/-4.0008363

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.1476803/-3.9998039

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.1477065/-4.0008235

Man Made: cairn

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 53.1466708/-4.0028483

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.1455/-4.0049

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.1455591/-4.0047695

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.148/-3.99774

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.148/-3.99863

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 53.148028/-3.9988043

Carnedd Dafydd

Demolished Man Made: survey_point

Description: OS trig pillar

Ele: 1045.464

Material: concrete

Note: There is a block with metal work remains of the original pillar

Ref: 11252

Source: Ordnance Survey and Trigpointing.uk

Survey Point: pillar

Tpuk Ref: TP1986

Lat/Long: 53.147713/-4.000819

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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