Mountains & hills · North Wales
Glyder Fach
Glyder Fach — Named summit at 994 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Clogwyn · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glyder Fach is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 994 m.". Coordinates: 53.1048°, -4.0084°.
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From the Wikipedia article
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 Y Gwyliwr, a large rock which from the correct angle appears to be precariously balanced, making it a popular place for photographs. (The name means 'The Sentinel', but is usually anglicised as The Cantilever.) Another notable feature, west of the summit, is Castell y Gwynt, a spiky rocky outcrop.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1048, -4.0084
- Address
- Snowdonia, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Clogwyn — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: n29580546 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Glyder Fach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glyder Fach from Gallt yr Ogof.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glyder Fach?
- Glyder Fach is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- Is Glyder Fach free to visit?
- Yes, Glyder Fach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glyder Fach?
- The nearest railway station is Clogwyn, about 5.3 km away.