Pen-y-ghent liegt auf 694 Metern Höhe in United Kingdom, Europe.
Dieser Gipfel wird als Fold Mountain klassifiziert.
Höhe
694 m
Prominenz
— m
Koordinaten
54,155000, -2,271944
Typ
fold_mountain
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Höhenvergleich
Über diesen Berg
Pen-y-ghent (694m) is a fold mountain in United Kingdom. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.
The topographic contour map of Pen-y-ghent (694m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 25m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 100m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 694m summit).
Höhenprofil
The east–west elevation profile of Pen-y-ghent (694m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 694m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Pen-y-ghent (694m) uses a 25m contour interval. This means each line represents a 25m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Pen-y-ghent (694m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 694m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
Pen-y-ghent (694m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.
