Ysgafell Wen North Top facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgafell Wen North Top |
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Ysgafell Wen North Top summit
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 669 m (2,195 ft) |
| Prominence | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| English translation | white ledge |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd / Conwy, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH667481 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
Ysgafell Wen North Top is a mountain peak found in Snowdonia, a stunning national park in North Wales. It sits on a long line of hills known as a ridge. This peak is located just north of the highest point on this ridge, which is called Ysgafell Wen. It is also considered a smaller peak connected to a larger mountain named Allt-fawr.
About Ysgafell Wen North Top
The very top of Ysgafell Wen North Top is located right on the edge of a valley called Cwm Edno. This edge drops down very steeply into the valley below. The name "Ysgafell Wen" comes from the Welsh language and means "white ledge."
What is a Mountain Ridge?
A ridge is like a long, narrow chain of mountains or hills. Imagine the spine of a giant animal; that's similar to a mountain ridge. Ysgafell Wen North Top is one of the peaks along such a ridge in Snowdonia.
Exploring the Area
Around the summit of Ysgafell Wen North Top, you can find several small lakes. These lakes are known as Llynnau'r Cwn, which translates from Welsh to "the dog lakes." To the west of this peak, there's another nearby top called Ysgafell Wen Far North Top.
