Y Foel Goch is a mountain in Snowdonia, north-west Wales, and is a sister peak along with Gallt yr Ogof to Glyder Fach. Between Glyder Fach and its summit lies Llyn Caseg-fraith, a popular lake for photographing Tryfan and its reflection.
Y Foel Goch | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 805 m (2,641 ft) |
Prominence | 63 m (207 ft) |
Parent peak | Glyder Fawr |
Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall |
Coordinates | 53°06′15″N 3°58′40″W / 53.1043°N 3.9779°W |
Naming | |
English translation | red bold hill |
Language of name | Welsh |
Geography | |
Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
OS grid | SH677582 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
The summit is grassy with a few small rock outcrops and is marked with a small cairn. The views are limited to the bulky neighbours of Moel Siabod, Tryfan and Glyder Fach. The ridge continues eastwards to Gallt yr Ogof.[1]
References
edit- ^ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
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