Gallt y Daren
Gallt y Daren is a peak in the southern half of the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, North Wales, and forms part of the Arenig mountain range. It is a top of Moel Llyfnant, and is twin peaked. It lies to the west of Moel Llyfnant.
| Gallt y Daren (Foel Boeth) | |
|---|---|
 Foel Boeth (Left) and Gallt y Daren (Right) from Moel Llyfnant | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 619 m (2,031 ft) |
| Prominence | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Parent peak | Moel Llyfnant |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall, HuMP |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH779344 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 124 |
| Listed summits of Gallt y Daren | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foel Boeth | 615 m (2,021 ft) | Nuttall | ||
The summit itself is situated on a rocky outcrop offering extensive views of the Rhinogs and Snowdonia to the north.
The peak is often known as Foel Boeth. However, the Nuttall list includes both the twin tops resulting in the higher top being called Gallt y Daren and the lower top being called Foel Boeth (616m). It lies to the west of Moel Llyfnant.[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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