Tyrrau Mawr Explained

Tyrrau Mawr\Craig-las
Elevation M:661
Prominence M:103
Parent Peak:Cadair Idris
Listing:Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP
Language:Welsh
Location:Gwynedd, Wales
Range:Cadair Idris
Grid Ref Uk:SH711130
Topo:OS Landranger 124, Explorer OL23
Easiest Route:Hike

Tyrrau Mawr or Craig-las is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the west of Cyfrwy, and can be climbed by taking a west bearing from the Pony Path at Rhiw Gwredydd. Its north face is a crag, known as Craig-las. Below the crags lies Llyn Cregennen with its small island. The reflection of Craig-las from this lake is one of the famous images associated with Snowdonia.

The summit is grassy and marked by a few stones. To the east of the summit lies the large ancient cairn, Carnedd Lwyd. It is often climbed in combination with Craig-y-llyn.[1]

External links

52.6994°N -3.907°W

Notes and References

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