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Moel Eilio Summit – Foel Gron loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

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Moel Eilio Summit – Foel Gron loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

Moderate

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Moel Eilio Summit – Foel Gron loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

04:02

12.0km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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2.12 km

View of Snowdonia National Park

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2.96 km

Moel Eilio Summit

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The grassy summit of Moel Eilio enjoys a glorious position on the western edge of mountainous Snowdonia. You can gaze northwest and enjoy the views of Anglesey and the Irish …

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3.12 km

Moel Eilio Southeast Ridge

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The south east ridge of Moel Eilio offers many opportunities for photography with a well placed wall and stile as foreground for a grand view of Snowdon.

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4.03 km

Foel Gron

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Foel Gron is a minor summit on the ridge down between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch. It rewards with fine views down Cwm Dwythwch towards Llanberis, as well as south over Llyn Cwellyn towards the beguiling Nantlle Ridge.

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5.28 km

Foel Goch Summit

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A grassy minor summit in the Moel Eilio ridge-line.

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8.14 km

Cwm Arddu

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The lower part of the Maesgwm path offers fine views along Cwm Arddu towards Snowdon. You can also see and hear the trains struggling up the Llanberis Mountain Railway across the valley.

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8.18 km

Ty'n Yr Aelgerth Cottage

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A beautiful off grid cottage at the end of a track, hidden away but tranquill

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9.93 km

when you reach the path you can get back down to the village regardless of which way you turn but if you prefer to avoid the farm yard turn left …

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12.0 km

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11.7 km

238 m

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8.17 km

3.72 km

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