Bwlch y Groes

Bwlch y Groes is the second highest public road mountain pass in , with a summit altitude of 545 metres. Gospel Pass in south Wales is slightly higher.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Llechwedd Du and Esgeiriau Gwynion.

Peak
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is a subsidiary summit of in north . It forms a long peat bog plateau that start at the end of 's south ridge, and ends with the higher summit of .

Peak
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is a mountain in north . It is the smallest of the three Marilyns that form the Aran range, the others being and .

Peak
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is the top of in the south of the in , . It is located at the end of the south ridge. The summit comprises a small boggy plateau, the highest point being a peat hag marked by a few stones.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dinas Mawddwy and Minllyn.

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is a village in within the . The village stands amongst the spectacular scenery where the Rivers Cerist and Dyfi meet under the hills of Foel Benddin and Foel Dinas.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 5 miles southwest of Bwlch y Groes.

Village
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is a village and community in , Wales, near the southern end of . It is one of the most sparsely populated communities in Wales. is situated 5 miles north of Bwlch y Groes.

Bwlch y Groes

Latitude
52.78333° or 52° 47′ north
Longitude
-3.63333° or 3° 38′ west
Elevation
1,529 feet (466 metres)
Open location code
9C4RQ9M8+8M
Geo­Names ID
2647847
Wiki­data ID
Q5003696
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Bwlch y Groes” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Bwlch y Groes”
  • Japanese: “ブルフ・ア・グロエス”
  • Swedish: “Bwlch y Groes”
  • Welsh: “Bwlch y Groes”

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