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Name:Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd]
Hill number:3435
Height:546m / 1791ft
Parent (Ma):2137  Cadair Idris - Penygadair
RHB Section:30F: Dolgellau to Machynlleth
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Cadair Idris
County/UA:Gwynedd
Catchment:Mawddach, Catchment Boundaries
Class:Dodd (500-599m), Dewey
(Tu,5,Dew)
Grid ref:SH 64537 12071
Summit feature:no feature: ground 5m S of fence junction
Drop:54m
Col:492m  SH653114  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 124
(1:25k) OL23W
Survey:Abney level
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A lovely walk from Barmouth across the Mawddach bridge then up through woods to Cyfynnedd-fawr, then following the (somewhat boggy) footpath east across the foot of the hill, switching back onto the permissive path heading SW to the fence, then followed the grassy slope up to the summit. Stupendous views of the southern Rhinogydd all the way up, and a marvellous view of Cader from the top of the slopes to the east of the summit. Carried on round the rim of the escarpment to Craig y Llyn.thesweetcheat16/09/2022
As others, parked on verge at 657 134, and followed the old road up to the pass. Then branched off to the trig at Pen y Garn, across country with quite a drop and re ascent to Esgair Berfa, then followed sheep trods by fence lines over Trawsfynydd to Braich Ddu with its fantastic view over the Mawddach estuary, before descending to the old road at the pass by an easy track on the north side of the fence. Finished the route with a short excursion off the old road to Craigmerwydd - a charming minor peak. Altogether 16km in distance with 650m ascent, taking 4h 30m.silverwolf_alan08/08/2022
Braich Ddu (Craig Cwm - llwyd) > Trawsfynydd > Esgair Berfa from GR: SH 63132 12079ronaldo33320/03/2022
Braich Ddu (Craig Cwm - llwyd) > Trawsfynydd > Esgair Berfa from GR: SH 63132 12079Hippster20/03/2022
From Dolgellau (ca.15.45) along roads and Pony Path to Cyfrwy, then west, following  ridge, as it falls and rises over lower tops to finally descend to Llanllwyda campsite (22.20) near Aberglynolwyn. richardrosser18/06/2021
While walking the Wales Coast Path between Fairbourne and Llwyngwril summited both Braich Ddu and Esgair Berfadgresty25/05/2021
Parked to the north at 64500 13289 in a small cutting in the hillside and used the track south that would be used for Braich Ddu on the way back after an overnighter on Esgair Berfa, fabulous views of Barmouth on the way and Cadair Idris from the summit of Esgair Berfa. Just over Eight miles.WAYNE ROWLETT24/04/2021
park hafoty fach good verge 657134 track and forest edge to Pen y garn, contour round to Esgair Berfa, retrace on fencelines to Trawsfynydd, fence line to Braich Ddu return east and steep ground back to track 14 ks 3 hrsunderhill30/03/2021
Parked at Castell y Bere for a round of Esgair Berfa, Trawsfynydd, Craig Cwm-llwyd, Craig-y-llyn and Craig-las.PGCE11/11/2020
28 mile run to the west of Cader Idris.Claireb 19/09/2020
17.4 miles, 3333ft walk.stephenbuda18/06/2019
Bunkhouse between Garn & Ffridd Gorllwyn - Ffridd Gorllwyn - Fegla Fawr - Craigymerwydd - Pen Llynnau Cregennen - Bryn y Gregennen - Craig-las - Craig-y-llyn - Braich Ddu - Bryngwyn - FairbourneMark Jackson18/04/2019
great views from summit down to fairbourne, barmouth and llyn penninsulajohnowen04/08/2018
3/6 (Craig-Ias (Tyrrau Mawr)/Craig-y-Llyn/Braich Ddu(Craig Cwm-Llwyd)/Trawsfynydd/Pen Y Garn/Esgair Berfa)Fergalh15/10/2017
Parked on grass verge at start of track at 657134 (Space for 2 cars) – After ascent of Esgair Berfa & Trawsfynydd, headed ENE to SE corner of forest – Over BW fence & stile & then followed path alongside fence up to fence junction & unmarked summit. (S)gerrybowes26/05/2017
After Tyrau Mawr and Craig y Llyn with GW/VEJohnIvor24/04/2017
With ClaireAimless Rambler17/09/2016
Hafotty Fach-Penygarn-Trawsfynydd-Braich Ddu-Craig y Llyn-Hafotty Fachwillias25/05/2016
Nuttall Walk 31: WN 10.2 West of Cader Idris from Llanfihangel-y-pennat, visiting Tyrrau Mawr, Craig-y-llyn, and also Dewey Braich Ddu afterwards. 19km with 870 m ascent, taking just short of 6 hours.silveracorn_alan01/04/2016
From Fairbourne up by quarry and on using forest roads to Braich Ddu then following fence lines (stiles on most) over Trawsfynydd to Esgair Berfa. Back down to land rover track (and inevitable land rovers) then over Pen y Garn and back down to quarry (one awkward wall).SS25/10/2015
Parked on the mountain road SW of Cyfannedd. Very difficult to access this road from Friog unless driving in a northerly direction - even then it is a very narrow and steep start. Carried onto Llwyngwril and took the mountain road - 4 gates. Followed tracks and paths to the summit.destaylor30/04/2015
From Llynnau Cregennen car patk. Continued over Tyrrau Mawrjim pererin17/11/2014
Continuation of walk from Trawsfynydd. Headed NE to boggy bwlch, then NE again, skirting forest, to fence corner. Climbed tricky barbed wire fence to join footpath with stiles around north edge of forest and to unmarked summit - grassy knoll a few metres from fence junction.Man of Kernow115/06/2014
Circular walk from Ty-nant CP, up Pony Path, Tyrau Mawr, Craig-y-Llyn and Braich Ddu. Descended steeply fro m BD and back along minor road. 5 hours.Crib Goch23/04/2014
Galltywenallt21/02/2014
A circular walk from Hafotty-fach taking in Braich Ddu,Trawsfynydd,Esgair Berfa and Pen y Garn on a lovely warm sunny day.mad max27/09/2013
CUHWC Dolgellau (Torrent Bunk Barn) Trip. Linear walk from Tynyceunant - Pony Track - Craig-las - Craig-y-llyn - Braich Ddu - Fford Ddu - Llynnau Cregennen - Pared y Cefn-hir - Hafod dywyll - Craig y Castell - Gellilwyd - Dolgellau - Bunkhouse.AGWilliamson03/03/2013
Linear walk from Brynllys to Arthog via all the Maesglase and Cadair Idris Nuttalls.davidpettit8405/05/2012
Start ~ 657134. From Esgair Berfa. Climbed the rough ground over Trawsfynydd before rounding the conifer forest to the right and reaching the summit of Braich Ddu. What a fantastic view over the Mawddach Estuary. With Wombourne.steve hudson28/06/2010
Detour from Nuttall's route.clivevilla10/03/2010
Used for descent from the higher topsRhayader_wander01/04/2006
fine grassy hill, lovely views N over barmouth. road (driveable track) to W RHW10/05/1998
On traverse of Cadair Idris tops from Dolgellau: Gau Craig to Braich Ddu including Cyfrwy. Then down to Arthrog. Sunshine but also brief patches of cloud on the tops, hazy, typical nice summer day on the hills. A long-awaited, long planned walk even to the detail of driving up the road towards Bwlch Goch, 25 mins walk from Dolgellau, to ensure catching the last bus back. It took 8 hrs. Highly recommended (6 Nuttalls).pwheeler31/08/1996
flies aplenty from the wood - didnt stopWhithaugh25/05/1994
With Winston.Ian Davies27/04/1993
petey01/01/1990
With RamblersAlan Moore10/06/1984
From SH 628 141 plus Craig-y-llyn and Graig las. 1989/199?summitsup01/01/1952
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