Bwlch y Groes

Bwlch y Groes

Bwlch y Groes ("Pass of the Cross") is the highest public road mountain pass in Wales, with a summit altitude of 545 metres (1788 feet). It lies on minor roads linking Dinas Mawddwy (via Llanymawddwy), Llanuwchllyn and Lake Vyrnwy.

The view from the pass encompasses the plain of the Dovey valley, Cadair Idris and a close view of Aran Fawddwy.

The Bwlch y Groes is also known as the Hellfire Pass, and was used between and after the wars by the Austin Motor Company and the Standard Triumph Motor Company to test prototype cars. [ [http://www.secretwales.com/cyfiefarm/tallest-tree.htm Britain's Tallest Tree at Lake Vyrnwy, Wales - Secret Wales Feature ] ]

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* [http://www.climbbybike.com/climb.asp?Col=Bwlch---y---Groes&qryMountainID=7529| Mountain profile at ClimbbyBike.com]


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