Rhinog Fach

Rhinog Fach
Rhinog Fach and Llyn Hywel from Y Llethr with Rhinog Fawr in the distance
Highest point
Elevation 712 m (2,336 ft)
Prominence 147 m (482 ft)
Listing sub Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall
Naming
Pronunciation Welsh: [ˈr̥ɪnɔɡ ˈvaːx]
Geography
Location Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range Snowdonia
OS grid SH664270
Topo map OS Landranger 124

Rhinog Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Rhinogydd. Technically, Rhinog Fach is a subsidiary summit of Y Llethr, missing Marilyn status by 3m. Thus making it a sub Marilyn along with Diffwys. To the north lies its higher cousin Rhinog Fawr, separated by the shapely pass of Blwch Drws Ardudwy.

Although shorter than the highest mountain in the Rhinog range, Y Llethr, it is often regarded as the true 'king of the Rhinogydd' due to its spectacular rocky peak. Unlike Fach, Y Llethr's peak is grassy and unremarkable.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.

Coordinates: 52°49′26″N 3°59′03″W / 52.82392°N 3.98418°W / 52.82392; -3.98418


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