Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height779 m2,556 ft
Grid RefSH 83677 19459
OS MapOL23OS Explorer
AreaThe Arans
At 779 m, Glasgwm stands in the Arans with a large conical cairn on its summit. The pass of Bwlch y Fign separates it from Pen y Brynfforchog, 2.4 km away, while Gwaun y Llwyni is 2.3 km off and Pen yr Allt Uchaf 3.4 km. It has a drop of 215 m.
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Our Route
Distance14.8 mi23.9 km
Ascent1,520 m4,990 ft
Time8h 25mwalking
Start & FinishSH 8023 1704Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Pen y Brynfforchog, Maesglase, Waun-oer, Cribin Fawr
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
