Glyder Fawr
Glyder Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, the highest peak in the Glyderau range at just over 1,000 metres. It is the fifth-highest mountain in Wales and has several walking and scrambling routes leading to its summit. According to Sir Ifor Williams, the word "Glyder" derives from the Welsh word "Gludair", meaning a heap of stones.
| Glyder Fawr | |
|---|---|
Rocky outcrop near the summit of Glyder Fawr | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,001 m (3,284 ft) |
| Prominence | 642 m (2,106 ft) |
| Parent peak | Snowdon |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Welsh 3000s, Nuttall, Furth |
| Coordinates | 53°06′03″N 4°01′47″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Big Lump |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈɡlɪdɛr ˈvau̯r] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd / Conwy, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH642579 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 / Explorer OL17 |
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