Amon Gaerrych


 * Type: Hill.
 * Elevation: 4,290 feet.
 * Geographic Area: Gondor.

Amon Aerrych (S."Hill of Seals") was a small  islet opposite the cliffs of Ras Morthil in Andrast, formerly lowest peak in the highlands of Cape Andrast, which formed a headland overlooking the Bay of Belfalas.The islet was  so called  because it was frequented by seals,which frequently sunned themselves on the exposed rock slopes,  and was  an important navigational reference point for captains attempting to negotiate the  perilous waters of the cape.The narrow strair between Amon Aerrych and Ras Morthil was,  in  fact,  one of the few safe passages  into the  Ulond  and many ship captains preferred to brave it,  rather than face the deadly shoals that extended west of Amon  Aerrych.