Drosgl

Drosgl is a summit in the western Carneddau range standing at 758 meters with a small cairn marking its highest point. Multiple hiking paths link the peak to neighboring summits, offering various routes of ascent through the mountain chain.

Ancient inhabitants built burial mounds near the summit, showing the mountain's importance in prehistoric Welsh settlements and ceremonies. These archaeological sites reveal that communities valued this location for thousands of years.

Local Welsh communities know this peak by the name Berau, meaning stacks or ricks, reflecting how traditional Welsh names describe natural landscape forms. This naming tradition shows how mountain shapes influenced the language and culture of people living in these uplands.

The area offers multiple well-marked hiking routes, with some passing through deeper valleys like Cwm Ffrydlas that provide shelter in poor conditions. Wear sturdy footwear and weather-resistant clothing, as ridge conditions can change quickly at elevation.

The summit serves as a satellite peak to Carnedd Llewelyn and qualifies under three separate mountain classifications: Nuttalls, Hewitts, and Welsh Mountains. This multiple categorization appeals to peak baggers following different collecting goals.

GPS coordinates: 53.22155,-3.93925

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32