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Garnedd Uchaf

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Garnedd Uchaf is a 925-metre mountain in Gwynedd. It is one of the 316 Hewitts, and a Nuttall besides. It stands among the higher summits of Gwynedd. The surrounding countryside is part of Eryri National Park.

The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, 8.3 km to the north. Nearby hills include Foel Grach and Foel-fras.

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Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.Highlight

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