Esgair Ddu

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Esgair Ddu rises to 464 m (1,522 ft) in Powys. It is listed among the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, 15.8 km to the south-west. Other hills nearby include Carnedd Wen, Craig Goch and Maesglase.

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