Moel y Cerrig Duon

Moel y Cerrig Duon is a mountain summit in the Aran Fawddwy range standing at 625 meters with a grassy top and small cairn marker. The peak overlooks surrounding mountain terrain and connects to nearby ridges that form part of this larger upland system.

The mountain was part of administrative areas that reorganized over time as North Wales adjusted its territorial divisions. These boundary changes shaped how the land was managed and used by communities living in the surrounding valleys below.

The name comes from Welsh and means 'bare hill of the black rocks', showing how local people named landmarks based on what they saw. Dark stone formations on the summit explain this description clearly.

Hikers can reach the summit via several routes starting from different trailheads, though navigation skills matter since conditions change quickly in the mountains. Sturdy footwear and protective clothing are helpful because the peak area is open and exposed to wind and weather.

A nearby subsidiary peak called Foel y Groes sits at a remarkable geographical junction where three major river watersheds divide. This point marks where water naturally flows toward three different river systems: the Dee, Severn, and Dyfi.

Location: Gwynedd

Elevation above the sea: 625 m

Part of: Aran Fawddwy

GPS coordinates: 52.80411,-3.59829

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:30