Pen y Brynfforchog facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pen y Brynfforchog
Pen y Brynfforchog with Glasgwm (right) from Cribin Fawr
Highest point
Elevation	685 m (2,247 ft)
Prominence	71 m (233 ft)
Parent peak	Glasgwm
Listing	Hewitt, Nuttall
Geography
Location	Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range	Snowdonia
OS grid	SH817179
Topo map	OS Landranger 124

Pen y Brynfforchog is a mountain peak in North Wales. It's a smaller part of a bigger mountain called Glasgwm. This peak is located in the beautiful Aran mountain range, which is found in the southern part of Snowdonia National Park.

Exploring Pen y Brynfforchog

Pen y Brynfforchog stands at 685 meters (about 2,247 feet) tall. It's not as famous as some other mountains, but it offers amazing views! It's considered a "subsidiary summit" because it's connected to a taller mountain, Glasgwm.

Where is it Located?

This peak is in Gwynedd, a county in Wales. It's part of the Snowdonia mountain range, which is a popular area for hiking and exploring nature. Imagine a huge natural park with lots of mountains, lakes, and forests – that's Snowdonia!

What Makes it Special?

Pen y Brynfforchog is separated from its parent peak, Glasgwm, by a pass called Bwlch y Fign. A pass is like a lower area between two mountains, making it easier to cross.

The very top of Pen y Brynfforchog is quite bare, meaning there aren't many trees or plants right at the summit. You'll find a few stones marking the highest point.

Amazing Views from the Top

From the summit, you can see incredible views of the Dyfi hills. These are a group of hills and mountains nearby. You get a clear look at the Craig Portas ridge, and you can also spot other peaks like Maesglase and Cribin Fawr. It's a great spot to take in the vast landscape of Wales!

Mountain Classifications

Pen y Brynfforchog is listed as both a Hewitt and a Nuttall. These are special lists for hillwalkers and climbers in the UK.

• Hewitts: This stands for "Hills of England, Wales and Ireland over Two Thousand feet." To be a Hewitt, a mountain needs to be at least 2,000 feet (about 610 meters) high and have a certain amount of "prominence" (meaning it rises significantly from the land around it).
• Nuttalls: This list includes all mountains in England and Wales that are over 2,000 feet (610 meters) high and have a drop of at least 15 meters (about 49 feet) on all sides.

These lists help hikers discover and explore different peaks across the country.