Pen yr Allt Uchaf

Pen yr Allt Uchaf rises to 620 meters above sea level, featuring a small cairn at its peak and offering views across Cwm Cywarch valley.

The summit received its Welsh name meaning 'top of the highest slope' during the historical mapping and categorization of peaks in Snowdonia National Park.

Local mountaineers regularly gather data about ascents to Pen yr Allt Uchaf, contributing to British hill classification systems like Hewitt and Nuttall listings.

Hikers can reach the summit using established paths from nearby parking areas, with the OS grid reference SH 86644 19322 for precise navigation.

Three distinct stones and two fence posts mark the flat summit area, serving as reference points for geographic surveys and mountain documentation.

Location: Gwynedd

Elevation above the sea: 620 m

GPS coordinates: 52.76272,-3.67467

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52