Glyder Fach
| Glyder Fach | |
|---|---|
 Glyder Fach from Gallt yr Ogof | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 994 m (3,261 ft) |
| Prominence | 74.5 m (244 ft) |
| Parent peak | Glyder Fawr |
| Listing | Hewitt, Welsh 3000s, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| Translation | small mound (Welsh) |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈɡlɪdɛr ˈvɑːx] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| OS grid | SH656583 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
| Listed summits of Glyder Fach | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castell y Gwynt | 972 m (3,189 ft) | Nuttall | ||
Glyder Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, north-west Wales, and is the second highest of the Glyderau and the sixth highest in Wales. Routes to the summit lead from Tryfan and Bristly Ridge to the north, via Glyder Fawr from Pen-y-Pass to the south, and along the Glyder ridge to the east, towards Capel Curig. It is a popular spot for climbers.
According to Sir Ifor Williams, the word "Glyder" derives from the Welsh word "Gludair", meaning a heap of stones.
Situated near the summit is the Cantilever Stone (Welsh: Y Gwyliwr), a large rock which from the correct angle appears to be precariously balanced, making it a popular place for photographs. Another notable feature, west of the summit, is Castell y Gwynt, a spiky rocky outcrop.[1]
Bristly Ridge
Bristly Ridge is a grade 1 scramble in Snowdonia. It is located on the north side of Glyder Fach.[2] Consensus puts the difficulty at Grade 1, but it is at the upper end of the grade and some lines qualify as Grade 2. There are some exposed and steep sections of climbing, particularly the upper pitch of Sinister Gully and in Great Pinnacle Gap. However these sections may be bypassed in favour of easier lines, reducing the overall difficulty to Grade 1.[3]
Incidental Information
"Castell y Gwynt" and the "Cantilever Stone" were used in Walt Disney's 1981 movie Dragonslayer, this was one entrance to the Dragon's lair.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Glyder Fach. |
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Glyder Fach
- Glyder Fach in adverse conditions 2008
- Glyder Fach Routes and summit Photographs
References
- ↑ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
- ↑ Bristly Ridge UKScrambles.co.uk
- ↑ Bristly Ridge A Fellwalker in East Anglia
Coordinates: 53°06′18″N 4°00′33″W / 53.10491°N 4.00905°W