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Pen Llithrig y Wrach

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Pen Llithrig y Wrach

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Britain has some strange mountain names, but few compete with Pen Llithrig y Wrach, or ‘the Slippery Peak of the Witch.’ There is some debate as to the origin of the name, though it definitely bestows the peak with a certain intrigue.

Name aside, this is a fine mountain in Snowdonia’s wild Carneddau range. It’s technically the termination of Carnedd Llewellyn’s southeastern limb and is connected to neighbouring Pen yr Helgi Du by a fine ridge.

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  • Location: Dolgarrog, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    November 20, 2020

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    Pen Llithrig y Wrach is a mountain peak in Snowdonia, North Wales. It is one of the four Marilyns that make up the Carneddau range. To the east is Creigiau …

    September 25, 2026

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    It is quite a steep pull up to the summit, but it is well worth while for the views across to the Glyderau in particular.
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    Elevation 780 m

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    Location: Dolgarrog, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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