Erw y Ddafad-ddu

Pennant · Wales

Erw y Ddafad-ddu

872 m · 2,861 ft

Erw y Ddafad-ddu

Pennant · Wales

Erw y Ddafad-ddu

872 m · 2,861 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height872 m2,861 ft
Grid RefSH 86478 23388
OS MapOL23OS Explorer
AreaThe Arans

Sitting at the centre of the main Aran ridge, between Aran Fawddwy to the south and Aran Benllyn to the north, this 872 m summit is the third highest peak in the Aran range. It is classed as a subsidiary summit of Aran Fawddwy, just 1.0 km away, and its east ridge leads off to Foel Hafod-fynydd. The rocky top is marked by a small cairn.

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Rock & Ground

The summit is rocky.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance11.7 mi18.9 km
Ascent1,320 m4,330 ft
Time6h 50mwalking
StartSH 8523 1885Grid reference of the start
Directions

Also on this route: Aran Fawddwy, Aran Benllyn, Foel Hafod-fynydd

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

Nearby Pennants

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