What is recorded here
Daear Ddu is a sea cliff composed of Silurian greywacke and slate, formed around 440–420 million years ago through sedimentation and subsequent regional metamorphism. It is notable for its exposure of ancient volcanic and sedimentary rocks that are part of the Caledonide mountain belt, offering insights into Wales' deep geological history.
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Places near here
Moel SiabodMountain / peak · 209 yd
Carnedd Moel-SiabodCairn · 221 yd
Dam, Llyn y FoelDam · 956 yd
A depleted waterfall on the upper reaches of Afon YstumiauWaterfall · 1090 yd
Moel GidMountain / peak · 1255 yd
Redundant wall and fencing between ffrith and open mountainMountain or hill · 1266 yd
A mountain streamMountain or hill · 1284 yd
Quarry en route to Moel SiabodOld home or work place · 1288 yd
A mine adit into a cliff face and a ruined mine buildingCliff or headland · 1344 yd
North-western corner of the forestForest or wood · 1351 yd
Quarry Pool below Moel SiabodOld home or work place · 1441 yd
Moorland and forestForest or wood · 1444 ydOther information
Photo: Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0