| Rhobell Fawr | |
|---|---|
 The summit of Rhobell Fawr | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 734 m (2,408 ft) |
| Prominence | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Parent peak | Arenig Fawr |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 52°48′50″N 3°48′07″W / 52.814°N 3.802°W / 52.814; -3.802 |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈr̥ɔbɛɬ ˈvaur] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Snowdonia |
| OS grid | SH786256 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 124 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dduallt | 662 m (2,172 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | |
| Rhobell Ganol | 521 m (1,709 ft) | TuMP | |
| Rhobell-y-big | 504 m (1,654 ft) | Dodd (hill), Dewey (hill) |
Rhobell Fawr is the site of an ancient volcano that was active during the Early Ordovician period in the Arenig range within the Snowdonia National Park.
Despite its modest height of 734 m (2,408 feet), it is a mountain with views of higher peaks all around, including the north face of Cadair Idris and distant Snowdon.
The paths are not well trodden, but there is a distinct path up from Bwlch Goriwared, a couple of miles north-north-east of the small village of Llanfachreth.
References
- Geoscience Wales (2015). "Rhobell Fawr: The First Signs of Ordovician Volcanism in North Wales".
- "North West Wales Outdoors: Snowdon". BBC. 2002. Archived from the original on 16 October 2006.