Wales
Carnedd Das Eithin
521M
1709FT
About Carnedd Das Eithin
Sitting on the northeastern fringes of the Berwyns, this heather-clad Tump offers a quieter alternative to the range’s busier peaks. The terrain is typical of the area—broad moorland that can be heavy going underfoot—but the summit provides an open perspective across the Dee Valley toward the Clwydian Range.
Key Statistics
Rank
297th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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74m
Nearest Town
Llangynog
Geology
The path sits upon the Llangynog Formation, a rugged mix of hardened mudstone and layers of compressed volcanic ash.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ051238
Latitude
52.8034°N
Longitude
3.4091°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Cairn of the Gorse Pile,' where 'das' refers to a stack or rick, potentially indicating the hill's historical use as a site for a beacon or a prominent agricultural landmark.
- •It is often bagged in conjunction with the neighbouring Cyrn-y-Brain, whose summit is one of the most recognizable in the region due to its large array of telecommunications masts.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of the Horseshoe Pass and the dramatic, white limestone escarpments of Eglwyseg Mountain near Llangollen.
- •While the name promises gorse, the reality of the Berwyn terrain usually involves a far greater struggle with deep peat hags that test the waterproof lining of even the best walking boots.