Wales
Craig Ddrwg
596M
1955FT
About Craig Ddrwg
Situated in the rugged heart of the Rhinogydd, this rough, heathery summit rises above the pass containing the famous Roman Steps. It offers a quiet, demanding alternative to its more famous neighbours, providing an earned vantage point over wild, pathless terrain and the deep waters of Llyn Cwm Bychan.
Key Statistics
Rank
182nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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52m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
Craig Ddrwg is built from layers of sandstone and mudstone. These rocks form the Rhinog and Hafotty Formations, creating the rugged ground beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH656331
Latitude
52.8785°N
Longitude
3.9986°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as ‘Bad Rock’, a blunt warning about the fractured, blocky, and notoriously difficult gritstone terrain that defines this part of the range.
- •The hill overlooks the 'Roman Steps' to the north, a misnamed but impressive medieval packhorse route that provided a vital link for traders moving between the coast and the interior.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the massive bulk of Rhinog Fawr to the south and the deep, glacial trench of Cwm Bychan.
- •While technically a Tump, the lack of defined paths means you will likely expend more energy reaching this summit than you would on a mountain twice its height elsewhere.