Mynydd Gartheiniog

Mynydd Gartheiniog is a mountain in southern Snowdonia, Wales. It is a long ridge running south from the cliff of Craig Portas above Dinas Mawddwy and parallel to Mynydd Dolgoed which lies to the west.

Mynydd Gartheiniog
The slopes of Mynydd Gartheiniog, looking east towards the Dyfi valley
Highest point
Elevation640 m (2,100 ft)[1]
Naming
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
LocationGwynedd, UK
Parent rangeSnowdonia

The Gartheiniog slate quarry sits on its eastern flank, and was served by the Hendre-Ddu Tramway.[2]

It is one of the Dyfi hills.

References

  1. "Mynydd Gartheiniog". Map Carta. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  2. Lewis Cozens (June 1972). The Mawddwy, Van and Kerry Railways: with the Hendre-Ddu and Kerry Tramways. Oakwood Press.

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