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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North Wales

Erw y Ddafad-ddu

In or near Llanfachreth.

Free admission

Erw y Ddafad-ddu — mountain (872m) in Gwynedd.

Erw y Ddafad-ddu, natural landmarks in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Llanuwchllyn · 6.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Erw y Ddafad-ddu, the nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, which is 6.8 km away. Entry is free. There are no specific accessibility details provided.

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About

Erw y Ddafad-ddu is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain (872m) in Gwynedd". Coordinates: 52.7961°, -3.6852°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Erw y Ddafad-ddu is a subsidiary summit of Aran Fawddwy in southern Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom. It is the third highest peak in the Aran mountain range. It is lies at the centre of the main Aran ridge, situated between Aran Fawddwy to the south and Aran Benllyn to the north. Its east ridge leads off to the summit of Foel Hafod-fynydd. The summit is rocky and is marked by a small cairn.

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Coordinates
52.7961, -3.6852
Address
Gwynedd, Wales
Nearest railway station
Llanuwchllyn6.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Erw y Ddafad-ddu?
Erw y Ddafad-ddu is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Erw y Ddafad-ddu?
Erw y Ddafad-ddu — mountain (872m) in Gwynedd.
How do I get to Erw y Ddafad-ddu?
The nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, about 6.8 km away. Its coordinates are 52.7961°, -3.6852°.
Is Erw y Ddafad-ddu free to visit?
Yes, Erw y Ddafad-ddu is free to enter.
How do I get to Erw y Ddafad-ddu?
The nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, about 6.8 km away.