Glasgwm Summit and Llyn y Fign

Glasgwm is a hugely charismatic peak in Southern Snowdonia's Aran range. Craig Cywarch, its east-facing cliffs are particularly striking and are frequented by rock climbers. Its summit is dotted with little llyns, including Llyn y Fign, which is notably large considering its high elevation.

Glasgwm is a mountain in Gwynedd, Wales forming part of the Aran range in southern Snowdonia. It is one of the three Marilyns that make up the range, the others being Aran Fawddwy and Esgeiriau Gwynion. To the west is Maesglase and the Dyfi hills, while to the south-west lies Cadair Idris. To the south lies the Plynlimon range. It is 2,556 feet (779 m high. Glasgwm's summit sits on a large rocky knoll marked by an imposing cairn. The high altitude lake of Llyn y Fign lies adjacent to the summit, and is one of the largest bodies of water adjacent to a 700m+ summit in England and Wales. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

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