Wales
Bryn Du
562M
1844FT
About Bryn Du
Rising to 562 metres in the northern reaches of the Berwyns, this rounded heathery summit offers a quieter alternative to the range’s higher peaks. The ground is often damp and pathless, but the reward is an uninterrupted view across the Dee Valley toward the Clwydian Range and the distant limestone scars of Eglwyseg.
Key Statistics
Rank
34th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Cambrian Mountains
Prominence
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64m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
The ground here is part of the Rhuddnant Grits Formation, a sturdy mix of layered sandstone and mudstone.
Find It
Latitude
52.4066°N
Longitude
3.6981°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as "Black Hill," a common descriptor for summits dominated by dark heather and peat rather than the greener slopes of neighboring valleys.
- •It is often reached via a high-level traverse from Moel Fferna, following the watershed fence that provides a useful navigation aid across the featureless plateau.
- •Looking south-west from the top, walkers can trace the main Berwyn ridge toward the peaks of Cadair Berwyn and Post Gwyn.
- •True to its name, the "Black Hill" usually lives up to its title by ensuring your trousers are stained a dark, peaty shade of grey by the end of the walk.