Glyder Fach
Glyder Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, north-west Wales, and is the second highest of the Glyderau and the sixth highest in Wales. Routes to the summit lead from Tryfan and Bristly Ridge to the north, via Glyder Fawr from Pen-y-Pass to the south, and along the Glyder ridge to the east, towards Capel Curig. It is a popular spot for climbers.
| Glyder Fach | |
|---|---|
Glyder Fach and Bristly Ridge from Gallt yr Ogof | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 994 m (3,261 ft) |
| Prominence | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Parent peak | Glyder Fawr |
| Listing | Hewitt, Welsh 3000s, Nuttall, Furth |
| Naming | |
| English translation | small mound |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈɡlədɛr ˈvaːχ] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| OS grid | SH656583 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castell y Gwynt | 972 m (3,189 ft) | Nuttall |
According to Sir Ifor Williams, the word "Glyder" derives from the Welsh word "Gludair", meaning a heap of stones.
Situated near the summit is Y Gwyliwr, a large rock which from the correct angle appears to be precariously balanced, making it a popular place for photographs. (The name means 'The Sentinel', but is usually anglicised as The Cantilever.) Another notable feature, west of the summit, is Castell y Gwynt, a spiky rocky outcrop.