Rhinog Fawr
| Rhinog Fawr | |
|---|---|
 The southeast shoulder of Rhinog Fawr above Bwlch Drws-Ardudwy | |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Prominence | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Parent peak | Y Llethr |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈr̥ɪnɔɡ ˈvaur] |
| Location | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Range | Rhinogydd, Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH656290 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 124 |
Rhinog Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Rhinogydd range. It is the third highest summit of the Rhinogydd, losing out to Y Llethr and Diffwys respectively. Its smaller cousin Rhinog Fach lies to the south, separated by the pass of Bwlch Drws Ardudwy, while its other neighbour, Moel Ysgyfarnogod lies to the north.
In common with most of the range, the terrain is characterised by hard sedimentary rock covered with heather, making progress on foot difficult. At 510m, nestled in crags, lies Llyn Du, a small tarn beneath the summit. The ascent is most easily made from the north-east or north-west, via the Roman Steps pass.[1]
The 1938 film "The Drum" starring Sabu and directed by Zoltan Korda used Rhinog Fawr as one of its locations.[2]
References
- ↑ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
- ↑ "The Drum". http://www.imdb.com''. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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Coordinates: 52°50′30″N 3°59′49″W / 52.84169°N 3.99687°W