Esgeiriau Gwynion is a 671-metre (2,201 ft) Hewitt in Gwynedd, Wales. It is also known as Foel Rhudd. It lies in the Bala to Welshpool area (The Arans). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 166 m. The summit is marked by a small cairn of white quartz. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm and Nuttall lists.
| Height | 671 m / 2,201 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 166 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Region | Bala to Welshpool |
| County | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SH8894723639 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.79886, -3.64859 |
| Summit feature | small cairn of white quartz |
Plan a walk up Esgeiriau Gwynion
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Hills near Esgeiriau Gwynion
Other listed hills within 4 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foel Rhudd | 659 m | Nuttall | 0.7 km |
| Llechwedd Du | 613 m | Hewitt | 1.3 km |
| Foel Hafod-fynydd | 689 m | Hewitt | 1.5 km |
| Aran Benllyn | 885 m | Hewitt | 2.3 km |
| Erw y Ddafad-ddu | 872 m | Hewitt | 2.5 km |
| Gwaun Lydan | 632 m | Nuttall | 2.6 km |
| Aran Fawddwy | 906 m | Hewitt | 3.0 km |
| Moel y Cerrig Duon | 625 m | Hewitt | 3.4 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.