Arenig Fawr is an 854-metre (2,802 ft) Hewitt in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala area (The Arenigs). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 479 m. The summit is marked by a trig point. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm, Nuttall and High Hill of Britain lists.
| Height | 854 m / 2,802 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 479 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall, High Hill of Britain |
| Region | Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala |
| County | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SH8270436948 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.917116, -3.745937 |
| Summit feature | trig point |
Plan a walk up Arenig Fawr
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Hills near Arenig Fawr
Other listed hills within 9 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arenig Fawr South Top | 837 m | Nuttall | 0.3 km |
| Arenig Fawr South Ridge Top | 714 m | Nuttall | 1.0 km |
| Moel Llyfnant | 751 m | Hewitt | 2.6 km |
| Arenig Fach | 689 m | Hewitt | 4.7 km |
| Gallt y Daren | 619 m | Hewitt | 5.4 km |
| Foel Boeth | 615 m | Nuttall | 5.5 km |
| Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn | 643 m | Nuttall | 8.1 km |
| Carnedd y Filiast | 669 m | Hewitt | 8.8 km |
See the full list of Hewitts or the Nuttalls, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.