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Wales
Llechwedd Ddu [Carnbwlchcloddiau]
559M
1834FT
About Llechwedd Ddu [Carnbwlchcloddiau]
Rising in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, this high moorland summit offers a sense of profound isolation. Its name, translating as 'Black Slope', reflects the dark, peaty terrain typical of this quiet corner of Mid Wales. Walkers will find a wild landscape dominated by rough grasses and expansive views towards the Pumlumon massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
38th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
You are walking across layers of sandstone and mudstone. These rocks, from the Pysgotwr and Glanyrafon formations, create the rugged ground beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN853786
Latitude
52.3934°N
Longitude
3.6870°W
Did You Know?
- •The Welsh name Llechwedd Ddu translates as 'Black Slope,' while the bracketed name Carnbwlchcloddiau refers to a 'cairn at the pass of the dykes.' This suggests the ridge was historically significant as a landmark or boundary marker.
- •From this vantage point, you can look directly across to the source of the River Severn on the slopes of Pumlumon, as well as the blue expanse of the Clywedog Reservoir to the east.
- •In these boggy Cambrian uplands, 'Black Slope' is often less of a poetic description and more of a warning about the state of your trousers after a misstep in the peat.