Creigiau'r Hyrddod

Sitting quietly in the northern Berwyns, this heather-clad height offers a solitude rarely found on the more popular Welsh peaks. The terrain is characteristically damp and trackless, rewarding those who venture off the main ridge with clear, specific views across to Cadair Bronwen and the deep trough of the Dee Valley.

• •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Creigiau', meaning crags or rocks, and 'Hyrddod', the plural of 'hwrdd' (ram), suggesting these slopes were historically used as rugged grazing ground for male sheep.
• •The hill is a key landmark on the remote high ground between Llandrillo and the Ceiriog Valley, overlooking the quiet, steep-sided valley of Cwm Maen Gwynedd.
• •From the summit, there is a particularly clear view of the sprawling grouse moors to the east and the distinctive, steeper profile of the main Berwyn ridge to the south-west.
• •While the name promises crags, the reality of the ascent usually involves a dedicated lesson in Welsh bog-hopping through some of the thickest heather in the region.