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Y Garn is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales, part of the Glyderau.
| Y Garn | |
|---|---|
 Y Garn from Tryfan. Llyn Bochlwyd and Llyn Idwal are in the foreground, and Elidir Fawr to the right. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 947 m (3,107 ft) |
| Prominence | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Parent peak | Glyder Fawr |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Welsh 3000s, Nuttall, Furth |
| Naming | |
| English translation | the cairn |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [i ˈɡarn] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| OS grid | SH630595 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
| Listed summits of Y Garn (Glyderau) | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foel-goch | 831 m (2,726 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | ||
It is one of the Welsh 3000s — the 15 summits in Wales over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres) in height. It is the tenth-highest peak in Wales. Moderate snow accumulations can take place on the western-sloping side of the mountain from October to May.
The south-westerly side of the mountain slopes gently down to the Nant Peris valley. The other, north-easterly side is of a different character, consisting of two steep-sided cwms, Cwm Clyd and Cwm Cywion, and finally Llyn Idwal and Ogwen Cottage. Along the ridge to the north lies Elidir Fawr, while to the south-east is the top of the Twll Du and Glyder Fawr.[1]
In 2011 three people were walking on Y Garn when they went over a cornice overhanging a ridge. About 50 metres of snow collapsed when the cornice gave way creating an avalanche and a person died when they fell 150 metres.[2]
See also
References
- Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
- "Walker dies in avalanche on Y Garn in Snowdonia". BBC. 18 December 2011. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
External links
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