Carnedd y Filiast (Glyderau) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carnedd y Filiast |
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Elidir Fawr from Carnedd y Filiast summit
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 821 m (2,694 ft) |
| Prominence | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Glyderau |
| OS grid | SH622629 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115, OS Outdoor Leisure 17 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walk |
Carnedd y Filiast is a mountain in Snowdonia, a beautiful national park in Wales. It's part of a mountain range called the Glyderau. This mountain, along with a smaller peak nearby called Y Fronllwyd (which is 721 meters tall), marks the most northern point of the Glyderau range. Imagine standing on top of it – the average temperature there is usually around 4 degrees Celsius, which is quite cool!
Exploring Carnedd y Filiast
The very top of Carnedd y Filiast is quite rocky. You might see several cairns there. These are piles of stones often built by hikers to mark a path or a summit. The mountain also has large, flat rock faces. These are popular for some types of climbing, offering long routes for experienced climbers.
Amazing Views from the Summit
When you reach the top, you'll be treated to incredible views! On a clear day, you can see many famous places:
- Anglesey, an island off the coast.
- Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.
- The Carneddau and Glyderau mountain ranges.
- Other nearby peaks like Tryfan, Foel Goch, Y Garn, and Elidir Fawr.
- The Marchlyn Mawr reservoir, a large lake.
On exceptionally clear days, you might even spot the Isle of Man and the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland far across the sea! Carnedd y Filiast is also one of the tallest peaks in Snowdonia, ranking around the 25th highest.
Images for kids
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Carnedd y Filiast, Elidir Fawr and the reservoir, seen from the slopes of Moel-y-Ci
