Natural landmarks · North Wales
Y Cnicht
Also known as: Cnicht
In or near Beddgelert.
Y Cnicht — mountain (689m) in Gwynedd.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tanygrisiau · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Y Cnicht is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain (689m) in Gwynedd". Coordinates: 52.9997°, -4.0199°.
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Official information
Y Cnicht is a mountain located in Snowdonia, known for its distinctive shape and scenic views. It is popular among hikers and offers various routes for ascents, often starting from the village of Croesor.
From the Wikipedia article
Cnicht is a mountain in Snowdonia which forms part of the Moelwynion mountain range.
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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
- wikidata: Q5137364 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cnicht (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cnicht from west.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Y Cnicht?
- Y Cnicht is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL48 6SS), in the parish of Llanfrothen.
- What is Y Cnicht?
- Y Cnicht — mountain (689m) in Gwynedd.
- How do I get to Y Cnicht?
- The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL48 6SS.
- Is Y Cnicht free to visit?
- Yes, Y Cnicht is free to enter.
- How do I get to Y Cnicht?
- The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL48 6SS.