Mynydd Mawr

Mynydd Mawr (Welsh for 'big mountain') is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) west of Snowdon itself, overlooking Llyn Cwellyn and being the northern outlier of the Moel Hebog group.

A popular ascent starts from Rhyd Ddu.

On its western flank are the remains of ancient settlements and field systems.

[1] The summit offers extensive views, on a clear day to the west, the views extend to the Llŷn Peninsula and Caernarfon Bay, from the north-west includes Anglesey.

On exceptionally clear days, the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland can be seen westwards across the Irish Sea from the summit.

Mynydd Mawr from the north, showing the 'elephant's' head and back
Mynydd Mawr and Llyn Cwellyn from the east