Y Lliwedd East Peak

Y Lliwedd East Peak reaches an elevation of 893 meters and features a rocky outcrop with views extending across the Snowdonia mountain range.

The peak served as a training ground for British mountaineers preparing for the 1953 Mount Everest expedition, strengthening their technical climbing abilities.

The summit's Welsh name translates to 'the colorless peak', reflecting the traditional naming practices of Welsh mountains based on their physical characteristics.

Visitors can access the summit through multiple hiking paths from Pen y Pass, with the eastern route providing direct access to the main climbing areas.

The mountain's eastern cliffs rise dramatically above two lakes, Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw, creating distinct geological formations in the landscape.

Location: Gwynedd

Elevation above the sea: 893 m

GPS coordinates: 53.05870,-4.05470

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:49