Ysgafell Wen, Mountain summit in Dolwyddelan, Wales
Ysgafell Wen rises to 672 meters above sea level, featuring steep descents into Cwm Edno and small lakes called Llynnau'r Cwn around its summit point.
The mountain stands as part of the Moelwynion range, where generations of Welsh shepherds maintained traditional grazing practices across these elevated grasslands.
The name translates from Welsh as 'white ledge', reflecting the local language's connection to geographical features in the Snowdonia landscape.
Hikers can access the summit through the Dolwyddelan Circuit, which connects to Moel Meirch and requires navigation using OS Landranger map reference 115.
The summit contains three distinct tops within 0.7 kilometers: Ysgafell Wen North Top, Moel Druman, and Ysgafell Wen Far North Top.
Location: Dolwyddelan
Location: Llanfrothen
Elevation above the sea: 672 m
GPS coordinates: 53.01376,-3.98849
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:48
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