Seen from the north, this 698 m peak is often thought to resemble an elephant lying down, hence its colloquial name 'Yr Eliffant'. Mynydd Mawr ('big mountain') overlooks Llyn Cwellyn as the northern outlier of the Moel Hebog group, about 7 km west of Snowdon, and a popular ascent starts from Rhyd Ddu. Remains of ancient settlements and field systems lie on its western flank, and the summit cairn stands just north of a windshelter.
New to the Pennants?Read our guide: What Are The Welsh Pennants?An intrusion of riebeckite microgranite that weathers deeply and forms cliffs of vertical columns up to 90 m high at Craig Cwmbychan.
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Also on this route: Craig Cwm Silyn, Trum y Ddysgl, Mynydd Drws-y-coed, Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd
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.
