Waun Garnedd-y-filiast facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Waun Garnedd-y-filiast
Waun Garnedd-y-filiast (left) and Carnedd y Filiast (right) from the summit of Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn
Highest point
Elevation	651 m (2,136 ft)
Prominence	15 m (49 ft)
Parent peak	Carnedd y Filiast
Listing	Nuttall
Geography
Location	Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range	Snowdonia
Topo map	OS Landranger 115

Waun Garnedd-y-filiast is a cool mountain peak in North Wales. It's located right on the edge of the amazing Snowdonia National Park. This peak is like a smaller part of a bigger mountain called Carnedd y Filiast. It also belongs to the Arenig mountain range, which is a group of mountains. You'll find it in a wide, open area of moorland called the Migneint.

Reaching the Top

When you get to the very top of Waun Garnedd-y-filiast, you'll see a few stones marking the highest point. The area around the summit is a bit wet and boggy, with what are called "peat hags." These are like small, lumpy mounds of peat. From this high spot, you can enjoy views of other nearby peaks. Look out for Foel Goch (Arenigs), Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn, and Mwdwl-eithin.

Is Waun Garnedd-y-filiast a Nuttall?

You might hear the term "Nuttall" when people talk about mountains in England and Wales. A Nuttall is a mountain that is at least 2,000 feet (about 610 meters) high. It also needs to rise at least 50 feet (about 15 meters) from the land connecting it to a higher peak. This is called its "re-ascent" or "prominence."

Waun Garnedd-y-filiast wasn't on the original list of Nuttalls. But in 1999, experts measured its re-ascent. They found it was about 15.1295 meters, which is 49 feet and 7.5 inches. This caused a bit of a debate! It wasn't quite the full 50 feet needed.

Some hikers thought it should only be on lists that use metric measurements. However, most people now agree that Waun Garnedd-y-filiast counts as a full Nuttall. This is because 49 feet and 7.5 inches rounds up to 50 feet. So, it's generally accepted as a Nuttall peak today.