Braich Lusog

Rising above the remote moorlands of the Arenig range, this heather-clad shoulder offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busier Welsh peaks. The terrain is characteristically rugged and tussocky, rewarding those who navigate its boggy slopes with an intimate view of Moel Llyfnant’s craggy eastern face and the sprawling Migneint moors.

• •The name is Welsh in origin, combining 'Braich' (arm or ridge) and 'llus' (bilberries). It translates to 'Bilberry Ridge,' accurately describing the low-growing shrubs that dominate the heathery slopes.
• •Often overlooked by those bagging the higher Arenig summits, it is best visited as part of a southern approach to Moel Llyfnant, providing a steady rise away from the Afon Lliw valley.
• •The summit area provides an excellent vantage point to survey the massive, scree-covered western flanks of Arenig Fawr and the distant, rugged peaks of the Rhinogydd across the Trawsfynydd reservoir.
• •True to its location in the Arenigs, the ground is notoriously spongey; a successful ascent is usually measured by how much peat remains on your boots rather than the time taken to reach the top.