Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height798.6 m2,620 ft
Grid RefSH 71625 62293
OS MapOL17OS Explorer
AreaThe Carneddau
One of the more colourful names among British mountains, Pen Llithrig y Wrach translates as 'slippery peak of the witch', perhaps for the boggy ground underfoot or the pointed, witch's-hat profile. This 798.6 m outlier of the Carneddau slopes steeply on its eastern side down to Llyn Cowlyd, and the higher peaks can be reached from it via Pen yr Helgi Du. Climbs start from Capel Curig or the A5 to the south, or from Dolgarrog or Tal-y-bont in the Conwy valley.
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Our Route
Distance14.2 mi22.9 km
Ascent1,350 m4,430 ft
Time7h 55mwalking
Start & FinishSH 7204 5825Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Pen yr Helgi Du, Creigiau Gleision, Creigiau Gleision North Top
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.
