Walking routes to Moel Siabod have something for everyone. There are straightforward, if strenuous, ways up and there are fantastically adventurous scrambles to its wonderful summit. This gateway Snowdonia is …

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Location: Dolwyddelan, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. The Daear Ridge & Moel Siabod loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

13.4km

04:59

770m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Moel Siabod loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

9.92km

03:59

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680m

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3. Bridge Over the Afon Llugwy – Cyfyng Falls loop from Pont Cyfyng

17.4km

08:11

1,280m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 25, 2025

There are fantastic views of Snowdonia from the top of Moel Siabod, but the weather must be clear. From the top it is possible to see 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales on a clear day without turning your head.

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Trail Magazine

December 2, 2019

The eastern sentry to Eryri (Snowdonia), Moel Siabod stands guard over the village of Capel Curig. A variety of ascent options including easy grass slopes, historical quarry tracks and a gentle ridge scramble all end on a summit that provides one of the best views into the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif to be found anywhere in the national park.

NuroStaar

May 18, 2021

Moel Siabod is one of the gems of the Snowdonia National Park, that often gets overlooked by the hoards heading for Snowdon. From the A4086 Moel Siabod just looks like an ordinary fell towering above Llynau Mymbyr. From the Betws-Y-Coed side this mountain provides impressive views as you make your way through historical quarries, Llyn's and even a ridge walk (Daear Ddu) up to the summit.

Once at the summit the panoramic views across Snowdonia are hard to beat and especially the Snowdon Massif.

The path that passes Llyn-y-Foel can get boggy and the OS map path is barely visible, so it is a case of making your own way across trying to keep your feet dry. There is a grass ascent to the summit just behind the Daear Ddu ridge for those that don't fancy the ridge scramble.

From the OS Trig there are a few routes off the summit, with the two most notable being across the ridgeline which is exposed only on one side, or down past Llynnau Mymbr and through the woods, which is very scenic.

Parking is on the A5 just before Pont-Cyfyng

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Moel Siabod summit

1. The Daear Ridge & Moel Siabod loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

2. Moel Siabod loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

3. Bridge Over the Afon Llugwy – Cyfyng Falls loop from Pont Cyfyng

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