Mountains & hills · North Wales
Castell Y Gwynt
In or near Q1638504.
Castell Y Gwynt — Named summit at 972 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Clogwyn · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castell Y Gwynt, the nearest railway station is Clogwyn, which is 5.1 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Castell Y Gwynt is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 972 m.". Coordinates: 53.1037°, -4.0121°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castell y Gwynt (English: Castle of the Wind) is a top of Glyder Fach in Snowdonia, north-west Wales. It has the distinction of being the only 3000 ft Welsh summit classed as only a Nuttall, hence it is not included in the Welsh 3000s. It has a prominence of 15.7 m (51.5 ft), and was only included on the Nuttall's list after re-surveying in 2007. The top is more famous as a feature than a summit. Castell y Gwynt and the "Cantilever Stone" featured in the 1981 film Dragonslayer.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1037, -4.0121
- Address
- Snowdonia, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Clogwyn — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n976215383 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Castell y Gwynt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castell Y Gwynt on Glyder Fach 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Y Gwynt?
- Castell Y Gwynt is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Castell Y Gwynt?
- Castell Y Gwynt — Named summit at 972 m.
- How do I get to Castell Y Gwynt?
- The nearest railway station is Clogwyn, about 5.1 km away. Its coordinates are 53.1037°, -4.0121°.
- Is Castell Y Gwynt free to visit?
- Yes, Castell Y Gwynt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castell Y Gwynt?
- The nearest railway station is Clogwyn, about 5.1 km away.