Rhinog Fawr is a 720-metre (2,362 ft) Hewitt in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala area (The Rhinogs). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 363 m. The summit is marked by a rock 8m W of cairn. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm and Nuttall lists.
| Height | 720 m / 2,362 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 363 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Region | Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala |
| County | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SH6569729008 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.841807, -3.995444 |
| Summit feature | rock 8m W of cairn |
Plan a walk up Rhinog Fawr
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Hills near Rhinog Fawr
Other listed hills within 8 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinog Fach | 712 m | Hewitt | 2.1 km |
| Y Llethr | 756 m | Hewitt | 3.3 km |
| Crib-y-rhiw | 681 m | Nuttall | 4.2 km |
| Moel Ysgyfarnogod | 623 m | Hewitt | 5.6 km |
| Diffwys | 750 m | Hewitt | 5.6 km |
| Foel Penolau | 614 m | Hewitt | 5.8 km |
| Diffwys West Top | 643 m | Nuttall | 6.1 km |
| Y Garn | 629 m | Hewitt | 7.5 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.