Gwaun Lydan Explained

Gwaun Lydan
Elevation M:632
Prominence M:17
Parent Peak:Aran Fawddwy
Listing:Nuttall
Translation:wide bog
Language:Welsh
Location:Gwynedd, Wales
Range:Snowdonia
Grid Ref Uk:SH 88053 21193
Topo:OS Landranger 124

Gwaun Lydan is the top of Aran Fawddwy in the south of the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales. It is located at the end of the south ridge. The summit comprises a small boggy plateau, the highest point being a peat hag marked by a few stones.

The summit panorama includes the eastern face of Aran Fawddwy with Creiglyn Dyfi below. To the north is Esgeiriau Gwynion and Llechwedd Du. Heading east, Pen yr Allt Uchaf can be reached.[1]

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Notes and References

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