Craig Cwm Silyn

Craig Cwm Silyn is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales which forms the highest point on the celebrated Nantlle Ridge.

Craig Cwm Silyn
Craig Cwm Silyn, seen from Cwm Silyn corrie.
Highest point
Elevation	734 m (2,408 ft)
Prominence	398 m (1,306 ft)
Parent peak	Moel Hebog
Listing	Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall
Coordinates	53.02202°N 4.22140°W / 53.02202; -4.22140
Naming
English translation	Crag Of Cwm Silyn
Language of name	Welsh
Geography
Location	Snowdonia, Wales
OS grid	SH525502
Topo map	OS Landranger 115

The steep northern face is popular with climbers. To the west the Nantlle Ridge continues over Garnedd Goch and ends at Mynydd Graig Goch. To the east the ridge dips down to 515m before rising up to Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd, Trum y Ddysgl, Mynydd Drws-y-coed and ending at Y Garn in Nantlle. The views are extensive, offering a 360-degree panorama.^[1]

Craig Cwm Silyn from the Foryd

Listed summits of Craig Cwm Silyn

Name	Grid ref	Height	Status
Garnedd Goch		700 m (2,297 ft)	Sub-Hewitt, Nuttall
Mynydd Graig Goch		610 m (2,000 ft)	Hewitt, Nuttall

References

1. Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.