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Waun-oer
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Waun-oer from the southeast
Highest point
Elevation 670 m (2,200 ft)
Prominence 119 m (390 ft)
Listing Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP
Naming
English translation Cold Bog
Language of name Welsh
Geography
Location Snowdonia, Wales
Parent range Cadair Idris
OS grid SH785147
Topo map OS Explorer OL23

Waun-oer is a mountain located in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. It stands about four miles (or 6.4 kilometers) southwest of another mountain called Aran Fawddwy. This mountain is part of a group known as the Dyfi hills, which are a smaller part of the famous Cadair Idris mountain range.

Discovering Waun-oer Mountain

Where is Waun-oer?

Waun-oer is found in the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, Wales. It's a key part of the Dyfi hills, a smaller collection of mountains. These hills are themselves connected to the larger and well-known Cadair Idris mountain group.

What's at the Top?

The very top of Waun-oer is a grassy area that isn't perfectly flat. At the highest point, you'll find a "trig point." A trig point is a special pillar made of concrete. It was used by mapmakers, like the Ordnance Survey, to help them create very accurate maps of the land. It marks the exact summit, or highest point, of the mountain.

Nearby Mountains

Waun-oer is connected to several other interesting peaks. To its east, you'll find Cribin Fawr. To the south, there's Mynydd Ceiswyn. Looking north from Waun-oer, you can see the impressive Cadair Idris mountain. To the west, another mountain called Tarren y Gesail stands. These connections make Waun-oer a central point in this part of the Welsh mountains.

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