Wales
Yr Arddu
589M
1932FT
About Yr Arddu
Tucked away in the Moelwynion, Yr Arddu is the introverted cousin of the bigger Snowdonia peaks. At 589m, it’s high enough to offer stunning vistas of the Lledr Valley, yet quiet enough that the only thing judging your navigational choices is the local sheep population.
Key Statistics
Rank
264th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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39m
Nearest Town
New Mills
Geology
Old Red Sandstone
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
SH673507
Latitude
53.0371°N
Longitude
3.9805°W
Did You Know?
- •Perched above the historic village of Dolwyddelan, this peak offers a front-row seat to the valley where the legendary Prince Llywelyn the Great was born.
- •The name translates roughly to 'The Dark One,' a suitably moody title for its rugged, volcanic slopes that look particularly dramatic under a classic Welsh drizzle.
- •Geologically, it sits within the Moelwynion range, formed by ancient volcanic activity that left behind the craggy, undulating terrain that characterizes this part of Wales.
- •While the masses scramble up nearby Snowdon, Yr Arddu remains a sanctuary for those who prefer solitude and a complete lack of overpriced summit cafes.
- •The 'summit path' is more of a philosophical concept than a physical reality, usually involving a mix of tactical bog-leaping and questioning your life choices in a field of deep heather.