Pen y Castell

The 623-meter high Pen y Castell displays rocky outcrops across a small boggy plateau with views toward the Conwy valley and surrounding peaks.

The Welsh name Pen y Castell translates to Head of the Castle, indicating the geographical importance of this elevation point in northern Wales.

The summit forms part of the Carneddau mountain range, a designated area for hiking where numerous walking paths intersect at different elevations.

Visitors can access the summit through multiple routes starting from Rowen Youth Hostel, with Ordnance Survey maps OL17E providing detailed navigation guidance.

The summit features a large boulder that rises 0.46 meters higher than a nearby outcrop and 2.43 meters above a rock tor to the east-southeast.

Location: Caerhun

Elevation above the sea: 623 m

GPS coordinates: 53.20160,-3.91495

Latest update: March 18, 2025 05:54