Highlight • Natural Monument
Summit of Moel Hebog
Hiking
5.0
(45)
Running
5.0
(1)
Legends, llyns and luxurious views
Many hikers begin from Beddgelert village from where you can ascend directly to the summit. If keen for a longer adventure, hiking up through Beddgelert Forest offers a verdant start to the trail. The higher you climb, the better the views get with the Nantlle Ridge and Snowdon both opening up.
Whilst hikes up Moel Hebog give you splendid views of Snowdonia, turn around to admire the vast Cardigan Bay, glinting in sunshine with its enormous, sandy estuary at Porthmadog. A cairn sits on the summit and you’ll spy Beddgelert languishing below. If you’ve got time when you get down, you can always visit Gelert’s grave. This is the burial place of Llywelyn the Great’s legendary dog who supposedly saved his infant son’s life but was killed by mistake. It’s just the kind of folklore Snowdonia is rich in.
Ascend Moel Hebog throughout the year but watch out for worsening weather and only hike in challenging winter conditions with the right equipment and experience. Find food and accommodation in Beddgelert.
This Highlight is in a protected area
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December 2, 2019
Hiking
June 2, 2024
Hiking
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January 1, 2021
Hiking
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Elevation 770 m
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yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
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