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| The dipping rock strata of the Caerdeon Syncline are clearly seen on Diffwys |
Height: 750m (2,461ft)
Prominence: 148m (486ft)
Region: Snowdonia – The Rhinogydd
Classifications: Nuttall, Hewitt
Summit feature: Trig pillar
Times climbed: 1
Related trip report:
The Rhinogs – 19/09/2017
The Rhinogs – 19/09/2017
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| Diffwys’ trig pillar |
Diffwys (Deeff-oow-s – Precipice) forms part of the Rhinogydd and is technically a subsidiary summit of Y Llethr.
Among the highlights of this mountains are the views of the Caerdeon Syncline, which is exposed on the northwestern flank and is best viewed from the Crib-y-rhiw ridge.
The summit has a trig point with fine views, including the Mawddach Estuary.

