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One of Wales' "elite" peaks has grown in stature after an official measurement to verify its height.
It was feared Tryfan, in Snowdonia, could have fallen short of the 3,000ft (914m) elite mountain status needed to keep as one of Wales' 14 highest peaks.
But enthusiasts who scaled it with GPS equipment found the peak came in at 917.44m - 2.43m taller than its official measurement.
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Latitude:  53°06'54"N, Longitude:   3°59'51"W

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