Y Cnicht, Mountain summit in Gwynedd, United Kingdom.
Y Cnicht rises 689 meters above sea level, presenting a sharp triangular outline against the sky within the Moelwynion mountain range.
The mountain, named after the Welsh word for knife, has long served as a reference point for local shepherds navigating through Snowdonia.
Welsh communities incorporate Y Cnicht into their traditional stories, referring to it as the Welsh Matterhorn for its distinctive profile.
Hikers can reach the summit through multiple routes starting from Nantgwynant, with parking facilities available at the Croesor village trailhead.
The mountain features three rocky outcrops at its peak, with the middle formation marking the true summit at grid reference SH 64549 46618.
Location: Gwynedd
Elevation above the sea: 689 m
GPS coordinates: 52.99970,-4.01988
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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