Pen y Brynfforchog is subsidiary summit of Glasgwm in North Wales forming part of the Aran range in southern Snowdonia. It is separated from Galsgwm by the pass, Bwlch y Fign. The summit is bare and marked by a few stones. The views to the Dyfi hills: include direct view of the Craig Portas ridge, with Maesglase and Cribin Fawr. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

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Aran Fawddwy Cairn – Glasgwm summit and Llyn y Fign loop from Tai-newyddion

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Bwlch Oerddrws Pass – Glasgwm summit and Llyn y Fign loop from Bwlch (Top Ledge / Middle Ledge)

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Location: Brithdir And Llanfachreth, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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