Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd]

North Wales · Wales

94th highest of 144 in North Wales · 2.4 km from Arthog

About Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd]

Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd] is a 546 m (1,791 ft) peak in North Wales, rising 54 m above the col that joins it to higher ground. It counts towards one hill list: Deweys.

Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd] is the 94th highest of the 144 summits Atlas lists in North Wales, and the joint 90th by prominence. The nearest village is Arthog, 2.4 km to the north.

The nearest other summit is Craig-y-llyn (622 m), 2 km to the east.

Key facts

Height

546 m 1,791 ft

Prominence

54 m

Region

North Wales Wales

Nearest summit

Craig-y-llyn 2 km E · 622 m

Height rank

94th of 144 Summits in North Wales

Nearest village

Arthog 2.4 km N

Hill lists

1 Deweys

Plan a walk

• Car park near Arthog - 2.2 km north of the summit, as the crow flies
• Morfa Mawddach station - 2.7 km north-west of the summit, as the crow flies

Nearest station and car park in a straight line, not a route. Places from OS Open Names, stations from NaPTAN, car parks © OpenStreetMap contributors. Credits.

Grid reference

SH 645 120

Coordinates

52.68931, -4.00569

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On one hill list

• Deweys - Joint 186th of 425 by height. Hills in England, Wales and the Isle of Man between 500 m and 2,000 ft (609.6 m) with at least 30 m of drop on every side.

Around Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd]

• Wales Coast Path - Trail · 1.4 km
• Craig-y-llyn - 622 m · 2 km E
• Pengarn - Trig point · 2.3 km SW
• Esgair Berfa - 507 m · 2.6 km S
• Craig-las [Tyrrau Mawr] - 661 m · 3.5 km NE
• Foel Cae'rberllan - 380 m · 4.9 km SE
• Gamallt - 289 m · 5.7 km S
• Cyfrwy - 812 m · 6 km E
• Craig Cwm Amarch - 792 m · 6.5 km E
• Cadair Idris - Penygadair - 893 m · 6.7 km E

Summits, landmarks and trails nearest first.