Snowdonia
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 3.4.7
Example of a Glacial Landscape - Snowdonia
Snowdonia is a classic example of a glacial landscape. Located in North Wales, Snowdonia has been iced over during many glacial periods. The upland areas, called the Glyders, are scattered with typical glacial landforms:
Arêtes
- E.g. Y Gribin.
Tarns
- E.g. Llyn Bochlwyd and Llyn Idwal.
Ribbon lakes
- E.g. Llyn Ogwen.
Glacial troughs
- E.g. Nant Ffrancon.
Moraines
- Moraine has been deposited all around Llyn Idwal.
Truncated spur
- The lower end of the arête, Y Gribin, has been interrupted by the Ogwen valley. A truncated spur has been left behind as a result.
Test yourself on Snowdonia
Llyn Bochlwyd and Llyn Idwal are glacial landforms found in Snowdonia. What type of landform are they?
Which of the following is a ribbon lake found in Snowdonia?