Rhobell Fawr is the site of an ancient volcano that was active during the Early Ordovician period[1][2] in the Arenig range within the Snowdonia National Park.
| Rhobell Fawr | |
|---|---|
 The summit of Rhobell Fawr | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 734 m (2,408 ft) |
| Prominence | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Parent peak | Arenig Fawr |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 52°48′50″N 3°48′07″W / 52.814°N 3.802°W |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈr̥ɔbɛɬ ˈvaur] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH786256 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 124 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dduallt | 662 m (2,172 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | |
| Rhobell Ganol | 521 m (1,709 ft) | TuMP | |
| Rhobell-y-big | 504 m (1,654 ft) | Dodd (hill), Dewey (hill) |
Despite its modest height of 734 m (2,408 feet), it is a mountain with views of higher peaks all around, including the north face of Cadair Idris and distant Snowdon.
The paths are not well trodden, but there is a distinct path up from Bwlch Goriwared, a couple of miles north-north-east of the small village of Llanfachreth.
References edit
- ^ Geoscience Wales (2015). "Rhobell Fawr: The First Signs of Ordovician Volcanism in North Wales".
- ^ "North West Wales Outdoors: Snowdon". BBC. 2002. Archived from the original on 16 October 2006.