Porthmadog’s estuary is an extraordinary place with vast sand banks, the fascinating village of Portmeirion and wonderful views of Snowdonia. If you want the best view of it, it’s time …

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

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1. Moel-y-Gest & Borth-y-Gest loop from Porthmadog

9.12km

02:43

240m

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

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2. View from Moel-y-Gest – Moel-y-Gest Summit loop from Porthmadog

7.11km

02:14

250m

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

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3. View from Moel-y-Gest – Moel-y-Gest Summit loop from Porthmadog

3.86km

01:29

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Howells

October 27, 2020

Moel-y-Gest is a great little hill with super good views towards the Snowdonia range and down the length of the Llŷn Peninsula. It has a nice nice rocky top and a very imposing, well kept stone trig pointed summit.

DJGShef

November 11, 2019

There are numerous slight variations on this route but they all get you to the same place. Don't forget your camera!

Konstantinos Koukouris

December 31, 2021

excellent.

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Elevation 230 m

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Moel-y-Gest Summit

1. Moel-y-Gest & Borth-y-Gest loop from Porthmadog

2. View from Moel-y-Gest – Moel-y-Gest Summit loop from Porthmadog

3. View from Moel-y-Gest – Moel-y-Gest Summit loop from Porthmadog

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