Saturday 1 July 2000

Diffwys

The dipping rock strata of the Caerdeon Syncline are clearly seen on Diffwys
Height: 750m (2,461ft)
Prominence: 148m (486ft)
Region: Snowdonia - The Rhinogydd
Classifications: Nuttall, Hewitt
Summit feature: Trig pillar
Times climbed: 1
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The Rhinogs - 19/09/2017
Diffwys' trig pillar
Diffwys (Deeff-oow-s - Precipice) forms part of the Rhinogydd and is technically a subsidiary summit of Y Llethr.

Among the highlights of this mountains are the views of the Caerdeon Syncline, which is exposed on the northwestern flank and is best viewed from the Crib-y-rhiw ridge.

The summit has a trig point with fine views, including the Mawddach Estuary.

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