Carnedd Gwenllian (formerly known as Garnedd Uchaf) rises to 3,035 feet (925 m) as one of the highest points in the Carneddau. Its rock-strewn summit provides an extensive panorama, with the views towards neighbouring Carnedd Llewelyn and Yr Elen particularly fine.

The hill was subject to a campaign to change its name to Carnedd Gwenllian, named after Gwenllian of Wales. It has been labelled as both Garnedd Uchaf and Carnedd Gwenllian on Ordnance Survey maps since 2010.

David Howells

November 30, 2020

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Carnedd Gwenllian (named Garnedd Uchaf before 2009) is a minor summit of the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, Wales, and included in the Welsh 3000s. From the summit, distant views to the north can extend as far as Ireland and the Isle of Man, and to the South as far as the Berwyn Ranges. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

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1. Yr Elen from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

25.6km

08:22

1,170m

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2. Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

24.7km

08:48

1,320m

1,330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Bethesda

22.3km

07:59

1,100m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Location: Llanllechid, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Yr Elen from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

2. Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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