Wales
Dibyn Du
530M
1738FT
About Dibyn Du
Overlooking the haunting Teifi Pools, Dibyn Du—the 'Black Precipice'—is less a jagged abyss and more a stern, grassy wall. It provides a lonely, atmospheric vantage point over the Cambrian wilderness, ideal for hikers who find Snowdonia too sociable and suspiciously well-drained.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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80m
Nearest Town
Ceredigion
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is composed of layers of sandstone and mudstone, known as the Rhuddnant Grits and the Llyn Teifi Member.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN792656
Latitude
52.2752°N
Longitude
3.7720°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Black Precipice,' a moniker that suggests a level of Gothic peril. In reality, it is a very steep, very grassy slope that looks more moody than murderous.
- •This hill sits on the edge of the Elenydd, a remote upland often referred to as the 'Desert of Wales.' It earned this title because of its total lack of roads and its profound, windswept isolation.
- •The summit overlooks the Teifi Pools, which are the primary source of the River Teifi. These deep, glacial waters were once managed by the monks of nearby Strata Florida Abbey for fishing.
- •The surrounding terrain is part of the Cambrian Mountains, one of the oldest landscapes in Europe. Walking here feels like stepping back into a prehistoric wilderness where sheep are the only residents.
- •While the name promises a cliff, the actual challenge is the surrounding peat bog. It is a deceptively hungry landscape that specializes in stealing boots and swallowing any sense of hiker dignity.