Rhinog Fach

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Rhinog Fach
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Rhinog Fach and Llyn Hywel from Y Llethr with Rhinog Fawr in the distance
Highest point
Elevation 712 m (2,336 ft)
Prominence 151 m (495 ft)
Parent peak Y Llethr   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Listing Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall
Naming
PronunciationWelsh: [ˈr̥ɪnɔɡˈvaːχ]
Geography
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Rhinog Fach
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, but is a Marilyn. To the north lies its higher cousin Rhinog Fawr, separated by the shapely pass of Bwlch Drws Ardudwy.

Although lower 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]

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References

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

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