Mynydd Gartheiniog is a mountain in southern Snowdonia, Wales. It is a long ridge running south from the cliff of Craig Portas above Dinas Mawddwy and parallel to Mynydd Dolgoed which lies to the west.
Mynydd Gartheiniog | |
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![]() The slopes of Mynydd Gartheiniog, looking east towards the Dyfi valley | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft)[1] |
Naming | |
Language of name | Welsh |
Geography | |
Location | Gwynedd, UK |
Parent range | Snowdonia |
The Gartheiniog slate quarry sits on its eastern flank, and was served by the Hendre-Ddu Tramway.[2]
It is one of the Dyfi hills.