Craig y Llyn
Craig y Llyn (Welsh, 'rock/cliff of the lake') is a mountain situated to the south of the village of Rhigos in the Cynon Valley on the south side of the upper Vale of Neath and north of the Rhondda Valleys in South Wales; it is the highest point in the ancient kingdom and, later, county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), and the southern Welsh coalfield plateau.
| Craig y Llyn | |
|---|---|
The west face of Craig y Llyn | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Prominence | 392 m (1,286 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn, council top |
| Coordinates | 51°42′57″N 3°35′06″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | cliff of the lake |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [krai̯ɡ ə ɬɪn] |
| Geography | |
Craig y Llyn Neath Port Talbot & Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales | |
| OS grid | SN906031 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 170 |
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