Mountains & hills · North Wales
Cefn Cyfarwydd
Cefn Cyfarwydd — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 502 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cefn Cyfarwydd is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 502 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cefn Cyfarwydd is a ridge in Conwy county borough, north Wales. It is located above the village of Trefriw on the western side of the Conwy valley, and dramatically separates Cwm Cowlyd and the rugged mountains of the Carneddau from the greener, lusher Conwy valley. The Welsh word cyfarwydd can mean either "familiar" (adj.) or "a story-teller, guide or expert" (noun). Cefn means "ridge". 'Cefn Cyfarwydd' therefore translates as either "familiar ridge" or "story-teller's ridge".
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Background
Visiting
The top of the ridge is remote and wild, in direct contrast to the Conwy valley to the east. Whilst remote, it can be accessed by a number of rights of way - Whilst it is possible to traverse the entire length of the ridge, the north-eastern half is lacking in good paths through the heather, gorse and bilberry, and boggy patches abound. Sheep tracks criss-cross in all directions, and some are used by farmers' quad bikes which makes them the best option, but they are hard to find, even in good conditions. It is easier to find a good path when traversing from south to north (i.e. towards the Trefriw road), as paths can be seen when looking down from above.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1499, -3.8674
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Trefriw
- Postcode
- LL27 0JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
Sources
- wikidata: Q5057258 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cefn Cyfarwydd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cefn Cyfarwydd?
- Cefn Cyfarwydd is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL27 0JZ), in the parish of Trefriw.
- Is Cefn Cyfarwydd free to visit?
- Yes, Cefn Cyfarwydd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cefn Cyfarwydd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL27 0JZ. It sits within the Bangor Aberconwy parliamentary constituency.