Diffwys
Diffwys is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, near Barmouth and forms part of the Rhinogydd. On the north side is an exposure of the Caerdion Syncline. It is technically a subsidiary summit of Y Llethr, missing Marilyn status by 2m. It is therefore like Rhinog Fach a sub Marilyn.
| Diffwys | |
|---|---|
 Diffwys and Crib-y-rhiw from Y Llethr | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Prominence | 148 m (486 ft) |
| Listing | sub Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Rhinogydd |
| OS grid | SH661234 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 124 |
| Listed summits of Diffwys | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diffwys West Top | 642 metres (2,106 ft) | sub Hewitt, Nuttall | ||
The summit has a trig point. To the north is Y Llethr and Crib-y-rhiw, to the east is Y Garn, to the south is Cadair Idris, and to the west is its top Diffwys West Top.[1]
References
- Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
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