Cadair Berwyn North Top facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cadair Berwyn North Top |
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| Cadair Berwyn | |
Cadair Berwyn North Top and Craig Berwyn from Cadair Berwyn
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 827 m (2,713 ft) |
| Prominence | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Listing | Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Denbighshire / Powys, Wales |
| Parent range | Berwyn range |
| OS grid | SJ071323 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 125 |
Cadair Berwyn North Top is a mountain peak in north east Wales. It is also known as Cadair Berwyn (Old Top). This peak is 827 meters (about 2,713 feet) tall. It is part of the Berwyn range of mountains.
Cadair Berwyn North Top is one of the highest points in the Berwyn range. It is almost as high as Moel Sych, another peak in the same area.
About the Peak
For a long time, people thought Cadair Berwyn North Top was the highest peak in the Berwyn mountains. But in 2014, a new survey found a slightly taller peak nearby. This new peak is 832 meters high and is now called Cadair Berwyn (or Cadair Berwyn New Top).
What is a Trig Point?
At the very top of Cadair Berwyn North Top, you can find a special marker called a trig point. A trig point is a concrete pillar used by mapmakers. They help surveyors measure distances and create accurate maps of the land.
Nearby Mountains
From Cadair Berwyn North Top, you can see other interesting peaks. To the north-east is Cadair Bronwen. To the south-east, you can spot Tomle, Foel Wen, and Mynydd Tarw. These peaks are all part of the beautiful Berwyn mountain range.
