Braich Ddu [Craig Cwm-llwyd]
Braich Ddu is a Dewey, 546m high, in the Eryri / Snowdonia National Park. The Deweys are hills in England and Wales from 500 metres up to 2,000 feet, extending the Hewitts downwards.
Morfa Mawddach is the nearest station, 1.7 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot), so the summit is within walking distance of the train. From Morfa Mawddach it's about 1.5 hours to the summit, 1 in 5 on average. Fairbourne is next, 1.9 mi (about 2.5 mi on foot), and 11 stations are within 10 miles in all. There are 2 other listed hills within 2 miles, including Craig-y-llyn and Esgair Berfa.
Stations within 10 miles of Braich Ddu, nearest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
- Morfa Mawddach1.7 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot) · 1.5 hours1 in 5 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Fairbourne1.9 mi (about 2.5 mi on foot) · 2 hours1 in 5 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Barmouth3.2 mi (about 4 to 4.5 mi on foot) · 2.5 hours1 in 9 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Llwyngwril3.8 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot) · 2.5 hours1 in 12 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Llanaber4.7 mi (about 6 to 7 mi on foot) · 3 to 3.5 hours1 in 11 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Talybont6.9 mi (about 9 to 10 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 13 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Tonfanau7.2 mi (about 9.5 to 10.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 15 on average to the summitSilver walking rating
- Dyffryn Ardudwy8.0 mi (about 10.5 to 11.5 mi on foot) · 5 to 5.5 hours1 in 14 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Tywyn8.1 mi (about 10.5 to 11.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 19 on average to the summitSilver walking rating
- Machynlleth9.1 mi (about 12 to 13 mi on foot) · 7 to 7.5 hours1 in 8 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Dovey Junction9.3 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) · 6.5 to 7 hours1 in 10 on average to the summitGold walking rating