Rallt Goch - the red hill

A named place photographed at this map point in Gwynedd.

Rallt Goch, meaning "the red hill," likely derives its name from reddish soils or rock outcrops, possibly of volcanic or sedimentary origin. While its exact height is unrecorded, such hills in Gwynedd often reflect the region's complex geology, including ancient metamorphic and igneous formations. Local names like this contribute to the cultural and historical landscape of Wales.