Mountains & hills · North Wales
Cnicht
In or near Beddgelert.
Cnicht — Named summit at 689 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
- Tanygrisiau · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cnicht is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 689 m.". Coordinates: 52.9997°, -4.0199°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Cnicht is a mountain located in Snowdonia, known for its distinctive shape and scenic views. It offers various walking routes, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Cnicht is a mountain in Snowdonia which forms part of the Moelwynion mountain range.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Its appearance when viewed from the south-west, i.e., from the direction of Porthmadog, has earned it the sobriquet the "Matterhorn of Wales", albeit being 3,787 metres lower. In reality, Cnicht is a long ridge and, at 691 m, is the fifth-highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. It can be easily ascended from Croesor, the village at its foot, or, with more difficulty, from Nant Gwynant to the northwest. Although regarded by some as a mountain in its own right, Cnicht does not have the required 150m of topographic prominence to be classed as a Marilyn.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9997, -4.0199
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanfrothen
- Postcode
- LL48 6SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Tanygrisiau — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n822302701 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cnicht (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cnicht from west.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cnicht North Top
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Reservoirs & lochs · 1.0 km
Cerrig-y-myllt East Top
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Brakesman's Shelter
Historic houses · 1.3 km
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Craig Llyn-Llagi
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Croesor Slate Mine Entrance Adit
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Yr Arddu
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Lliwedd Bach
Climbing & bouldering crags · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cnicht?
- Cnicht is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL48 6SS), in the parish of Llanfrothen.
- What is Cnicht?
- Cnicht — Named summit at 689 m.
- How do I get to Cnicht?
- The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL48 6SS.
- Is Cnicht free to visit?
- Yes, Cnicht is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cnicht?
- The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL48 6SS.