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Moel yr Ogof Summit

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Moel yr Ogof Summit

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Moel yr Ogof Summit

Recommended by 23 hikers out of 24

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Location: Dolbenmaen, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Moel Hebog loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

13.4km

04:56

810m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Moel Hebog from Beddgelert loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

21.4km

08:09

1,270m

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

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3. Beddgelert Bridge – Moel Lefn loop from Beddgelert

15.6km

05:28

670m

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

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Tips

Joe Mal

August 3, 2019

Moel yr Ogof was named after the legendary Owain Glyndwr's hiding place. This cave is located on the grassy ledge that leads from the asbestos mine around the front of the buttress. It is possible to traverse around to the cave, although it is a bit airy. Many people mistakenly think that the asbestos mine is the cave.

The story is that Owain Glyndwr climbed the cliff and hid in the cave for a number of weeks when he was in hiding from the English after his revolt petered out. If true, it is the first recorded rock climb in North Wales.

David Howells

January 1, 2021

Another Nuttall to do along with Moel Hebog and Moel Lefn in one outing. The ridge traverse connecting all three is very nice and has commanding views all round.

Clive G

August 20, 2025

A fine little hill, overshadowed by Moel Hebog - but can you find Glyndwr's cave?

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Elevation 690 m

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Location: Dolbenmaen, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Moel yr Ogof Summit

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