Gallt y Wenallt
Mountain in North Wales
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Gallt y Wenallt is a subsidiary summit of Y Lliwedd in Snowdonia National Park, north Wales. It lies at the end of the north ridge. Its northern face is reputed to be the longest slope in Snowdonia, being close to 2000 ft.[citation needed] It is also the last nail in the "completist's" Snowdon Horseshoe.
| Gallt y Wenallt | |
|---|---|
Gallt y Wenallt with Snowdon (right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 619 m (2,031 ft) |
| Prominence | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Parent peak | Y Lliwedd |
| Listing | Nuttall, Sub-Hewitt |
| Coordinates | 53.0593°N 4.0271°W |
| Naming | |
Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH622533 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
The summit is grassy and is marked with a small cairn. In clear visibility, the view down to Llyn Gwynant is regarded as one of the finest in Snowdonia.[1]
It is the resting place of famous oil man and sailor, Emrys Nye Hughes.