Moel Penamnen, Mountain summit in Gwynedd, Wales
Description
Moel Penamnen is a mountain summit reaching 623 meters in the Moelwynion range in Gwynedd. Multiple walking routes lead to the peak from different starting points around the area.
History
The mountain area contains archaeological remains from Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements, showing thousands of years of human presence. These discoveries suggest the region has been inhabited and used since prehistoric times.
Culture
The slopes around this summit show the influence of traditional Welsh hill farming, with stone walls and grazing land marking the hillsides. Visitors walking up will pass through landscapes shaped by generations of farming life in these uplands.
Practical
Access to the summit follows marked trails with parking available near the main trailheads. Paths are generally well signposted, though visitors should bring weather protection and a map since conditions can change quickly in the mountains.
Did you know?
This summit serves as the parent peak to nearby Manod Mawr and has a topographic prominence of 138 meters in the landscape. This relationship between peaks makes it interesting for walkers exploring multiple ridges across the mountain range.
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