Fan Gyhirych
Fan Gyhirych is a mountain in the Fforest Fawr section of Brecon Beacons National Park in south Wales. It lies within the county of Breconshire, and administered as part of the unitary authority of Powys.
| Fan Gyhirych | |
|---|---|
The north face of Fan Gyhirych with Crai reservoir beyond | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Prominence | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Parent peak | Pen y Fan |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 51.8590°N 3.6270°W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Powys, Wales |
| Parent range | Brecon Beacons |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 160 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan Fraith | SN969193 | 668 metres (2,192 ft) | Nuttall |
| Yr Allt | SN969193 | 604 metres (1,982 ft) | sub Hewitt |
Its highest point at 2382 feet (or 726 m) is marked by a trig point which is located towards the western side of the summit plateau. The hill drains to the north into the catchment of the Afon Crai and to the south and west into that of the River Tawe. Fan Fraith is a nearby hill which can be considered a subsidiary top of Fan Gyhirych.
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