Bwylch-y-Groes 1 in 4 gradient Dinas Mawddwy RP c1920s

Postcard

 

• Picture / Image:  Bwlch-y-Groes - Dinas Mawddwy (1 in 4 gradient)
• Publisher:  Valentines RP
• Postally used:  no
• Stamp:  n/a
• Postmark(s): n/a
• Sent to:  n/a
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Text from the free encyclopedia WIKIPEDIA may appear below to give a little background information:

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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.^[1] The southern ascent of the Bwlch y Groes, which is approximately 1.7 miles long with severe gradients throughout (steepest 1 in 4), was renowned throughout the 1970s and 80s as the most challenging climb used in the Milk Race round-Britain cycle race.