Tal y Fan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tal y Fan |
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A prehistoric stone circle with Tal y Fan in the background.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 610 metres (2,001 ft) |
| Prominence | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Parent peak | Carnedd Llewelyn |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Geography | |
| Location | Conwy, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH729726 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer OL17 |
Tal y Fan is a cool mountain peak located in North Wales. It's part of the famous Carneddau mountain range. Even though it's a bit separate from the main group, it's still an important part of these amazing Welsh mountains.
Tal y Fan stands tall at 610 metres (2,001 ft) high. It's special because it's the most northerly mountain in Wales that is over 2,000 feet tall!
What Makes Tal y Fan Special?
Tal y Fan is known as a "Marilyn." This is a special name for mountains that are at least 150 meters (about 492 feet) higher than the land around them. It's one of four Marilyns in the Carneddau range. The other three are Carnedd Llewelyn, Pen Llithrig y Wrach, and Creigiau Gleision.
How Tall is Tal y Fan, Exactly?
For a long time, people knew Tal y Fan was a tall mountain. But in 2013, scientists used special GPS tools to measure its height very precisely. The Ordnance Survey, which makes maps for the UK, confirmed that Tal y Fan is exactly 609.98 meters (or 2,001 feet) high. This measurement officially confirmed its status as a true mountain!
Where Can You Find Tal y Fan?
This mountain is located between two interesting areas. To the east, you'll find the beautiful Conwy Valley. To the north-west, it's close to Penmaenmawr, a town right on the coast.
A mountain pass called Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen separates Tal y Fan from the main Carneddau mountains. The closest peak on the main ridge is Carnedd y Ddelw. If you look directly south from Tal y Fan, you'll see another peak called Pen y Castell.
