Garnedd Ugain

Garnedd Ugain rises to 1,065 meters as the second-highest peak in Wales, featuring pyramidal slopes and connecting ridges within the Snowdon Massif.

The mountain's Welsh name, meaning Cairn of the Twenty, potentially references a Roman legion that was stationed at the nearby fortress of Caernarfon.

The peak forms an integral part of the Welsh Three Thousands challenge, where participants climb all 17 mountains over 3,000 feet in Wales.

Hikers can access the summit via the Snowdon Horseshoe route from Pen-y-Pass, with winter ascents requiring additional mountaineering equipment and experience.

The mountain contains a steep northeastern arete called Clogwyn y Person that descends directly into the rocky amphitheater of Cwm Glas.

Location: Gwynedd

Elevation above the sea: 1,065 m

Part of: Snowdon Massif

GPS coordinates: 53.07555,-4.07521

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12