Moel y Cerrig Duon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moel y Cerrig Duon |
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Moel y Cerrig Duon from Foel y Geifr summit
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Prominence | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Parent peak | Esgeiriau Gwynion |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| English translation | bare hill of the black rocks |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Parent range | Aran Fawddwy |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 125 |
Moel y Cerrig Duon is a cool mountain peak in Gwynedd, which is in north Wales. It's like a smaller peak next to a bigger one called Esgeiriau Gwynion. This mountain is part of the Aran Fawddwy mountain range.
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About Moel y Cerrig Duon
Moel y Cerrig Duon means "bare hill of the black rocks" in Welsh. It stands at 625 meters (about 2,051 feet) tall. This makes it a significant spot in the Welsh landscape.
What's the Summit Like?
The top of Moel y Cerrig Duon looks like a cone. It rises sharply from a flat area covered in peat bog. The very top is grassy and has a small pile of stones called a cairn. There's also a stake marking the highest point.
Where is it Located?
This mountain is found in the eastern part of a large, flat area. This area is mostly a peat bog plateau. Another peak, Llechwedd Du, is also on this plateau.
From the summit of Moel y Cerrig Duon, you can see other mountains:
- To the northeast, you'll see Foel y Geifr.
- To the east, there's Cyrniau Nod.
- To the west, you can spot Llechwedd Du, Esgeiriau Gwynion, and the impressive Aran Fawddwy.
The Aran Mountain Range
The Aran mountain range stretches out from Moel y Cerrig Duon. To the south, it forms a big area of high moorland. This moorland is west of Lake Vyrnwy and includes a peak called Mynydd Coch. To the north, the range continues towards Foel y Geifr. This peak is considered the eastern edge of the Aran Fawddwy range.
