* The north and east sides of the plateau are formed by the rocky escarpments of Crib Goch and Y Lliwedd. These ridges are popular routes taken by climbers and hikers who wish to reach the summit.
* The western arm is known as Moel Hebog and is the highest part of the plateau, with an elevation of 1,094 m (3,589 ft).
* To the south of Moel Hebog lies the "summit cone" which contains the weather station and summit trig point.