Manod Mawr North Top

Manod Mawr North Top is a mountain in North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion.

Manod Mawr North Top
Manod Mawr North Top from Manod Mawr
Highest point
Elevation658 m (2,159 ft)
Prominence65 m (213 ft)
ListingHewitt, Nuttall
Naming
English translationgreat snowdrift
Language of nameWelsh
PronunciationWelsh: [ˈmanɔd ˈmauɾ]
Geography
LocationGwynedd, Wales
Parent rangeMoelwynion
Topo mapOS Landranger 124

It lies directly to the north of its parent Manod Mawr, separated by the Graig Ddu Quarry. Crossing the quarry to reach the main summit can be dangerous. There are also a few mine adits on the northern slopes.[1] There were fears that the top may eventually be removed.

References

  1. 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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