Glyder Fach
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| Glyder Fach | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 994 m (3261 ft) |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| Prominence | 75 m |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
| OS grid reference | SH656583 |
| Listing | Hewitt, Welsh 3000s, Nuttall |
| Translation | small mound (Welsh) |
| Pronunciation | ['glɪdɛr vɑ:x] |
| Listed summits of Glyder Fach | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castell y Gwynt | {{{Gridref}}} | 972 m (3,189 ft) | Nuttall | |
| Y Foel Goch | {{{Gridref}}} | 805 m (2,641 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | |
| Gallt yr Ogof | {{{Gridref}}} | 763 m (2,503 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | |
Glyder Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, north-west Wales, and is the second highest of the Glyderau.
Routes to the summit lead from Tryfan and Bristly Ridge to the north, via Glyder Fawr from Pen-y-Pass to the south, and along the Glyder ridge to the east, towards Capel Curig. It is a popular spot for climbers.
According to Sir Ifor Williams, the word "Glyder" derives from the Welsh word "Gludair", meaning a heap of stones.
Situated near the summit is the Cantilever Stone, a large rock which from the correct angle appears to be precariously balanced, making it a popular place for photographs. Another notable feature, west of the summit, is Castell Y Gwynt, (Castle of the Wind), a spiky rocky outcrop.
[edit] Incidental Information
"Castell y Gwynt" and the "Cantilever Stone" were used in Walt Disney's The Dragonslayer, this was one entrance to the Dragon's lair.
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