Rhinog Fach
Rhinog Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Rhinogydd. Technically, Rhinog Fach is a subsidiary summit of Y Llethr, missing Marilyn status by 3m. Thus making it a sub Marilyn along with Diffwys. To the north lies its higher cousin Rhinog Fawr, separated by the shapely pass of Blwch Drws Ardudwy.
| Rhinog Fach | |
|---|---|
 Rhinog Fach and Llyn Hywel from Y Llethr with Rhinog Fawr in the distance | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 712 m (2,336 ft) |
| Prominence | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Listing | sub Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈr̥ɪnɔɡ ˈvaːx] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH664270 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 124 |
Although shorter than the highest mountain in the Rhinog range, Y Llethr, it is often regarded as the true 'king of the Rhinogydd' due to its spectacular rocky peak. Unlike Fach, Y Llethr's peak is grassy and unremarkable.[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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