Gloriously peaceful, Moel Sych is a subsidiary top of Cadair Berwyn in the Berwyn range. Lying to the east of Snowdonia National Park, the peak reaches 2,712 feet (827 m) and was historically thought to be the highest in the range before someone got a tape measure out and Moel Sych lost its spot to Cadair Berwyn by a cat’s whisker. Nonetheless, it makes for a fabulous adventure with sweeping views and a great, easy ridge walk.

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Location: Llandrillo, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Cadair Berwyn Summit – Moel Sych Summit Cairn loop from Llangynog

9.28km

03:37

580m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Pistyll Rhaeadr – Cadair Berwyn Summit loop from Llangynog

9.49km

03:48

590m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Moel Sych Summit Cairn – Cadair Berwyn Summit loop from Llangynog

18.8km

06:57

1,100m

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

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Alex Foxfield

February 1, 2023

Once thought to be the highest summit in the Berwyn Range, Moel Sych is actually the third highest behind nearby Cadair Berwyn's main and north summits. Still, at 2,712 feet (827 m) in height, it affords terrific views across this quiet part of upland Wales. Interestingly, the summit is the meeting point of the historic counties of Montgomeryshire, Merionethshire and Denbighshire.

David Howells

December 23, 2020

Lovely place to be looking back over the main Berwyn range. Great views and a nice rest spot.

Dave B

May 19, 2024

Spectacular views on a clear day

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Location: Llandrillo, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Cadair Berwyn Summit – Moel Sych Summit Cairn loop from Llangynog

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