Mynydd Perfedd is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, forming part of the Glyderau. The summit has a shelter cairn, offering good views of Foel-goch's north-eastern face, and the Carneddau.[1]

Mynydd Perfedd
Mynydd Perfedd seen from Foel-goch
Highest point
Elevation813 m (2,667 ft)
Prominence20 m (66 ft)
Listingsub Hewitt, Nuttall
Coordinates53°08′12″N 4°03′29″W / 53.136609°N 4.05792°W / 53.136609; -4.05792
Naming
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
LocationGwynedd, Wales
Parent rangeGlyderau
OS gridSH623619
Topo mapOS Landranger 115, OS Outdoor Leisure 17
Climbing
Easiest routeWalk
Mynydd Peredd as seen from the ridge along Elidir Fawr, above the reservoir, with the Carneddau in the background

Between it and Carnedd y Filiast, there are dramatic cliffs to the east, including the famous Llechen Cytrolar. To the south lies the parent peak Elidir Fawr, to the west Carnedd y Filiast and to the east Foel-goch and Y Garn. It is 812 metres (2,664 ft) high. The average annual temperature of the mountain is about 6 Celsius.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
  2. ^ Crocker, Chris; Graham Jackson. "Mountaineering & Rock Climbing in the UK: Mynydd Perfedd". Database of British Hills. Mountain Days.net. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2008.