Pen yr Ole Wen

Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and in Wales. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range. The mountain lies to the north of Idwal Cottage youth hostel on the A5 road, from where it has a pyramidal appearance.

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Type: Peak with an elevation of 3,209 feet
Description: mountain (978m) in Gwynedd
Also known as: “Pen Yr Ole Wen”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Carnedd Dafydd and Ffynnon Lloer.

Carnedd Dafydd

Peak

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Carnedd Dafydd is a mountain peak in the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, Wales, and is the fourth highest peak in Wales. Situated south-west of Carnedd Llewelyn and north of Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd is on the main ridge of the Carneddau, and on the border between Gwynedd and Conwy.

Ffynnon Lloer

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Ffynnon Lloer is a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales. It lies below the peaks of Pen yr Ole Wen and Carnedd Dafydd at a height of 2,225 feet and covers an area of some 6 acres.

Foel Meirch

Peak

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Foel Meirch is a top of Carnedd Dafydd in the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, North Wales. It offers commanding views of Carnedd Llewelyn and Yr Elen, and the Ysgolion Duon Cliffs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cwm Idwal and Bethesda.

Cwm Idwal

Locality

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Cwm Idwal is a cirque in the Glyderau range of mountains in northern Snowdonia, the national park in the mountainous region of North Wales. Its main interest is to hill walkers and rock climbers, but it is also of interest to geologists and naturalists, given its combination of altitude, aspect and terrain.

Bethesda

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Bethesda is a town in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is often known locally as Pesda. The town lies at the foot of the Nant Francon pass, leading up the Ogwen valley into the heart of the Snowdonia mountains. It is ideal for walking Snowdonia.