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Daear Ddu Ridge – Moel Siabod summit loop from Dolwyddelan

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Daear Ddu Ridge – Moel Siabod summit loop from Dolwyddelan

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Daear Ddu Ridge – Moel Siabod summit loop from Dolwyddelan

06:50

17.1km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.40 km for 831 m

After 6.62 km for 1.29 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19 m

Pont-y-Pant Car Park

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1 pound all day parking...bring your coins no card reader

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407 m

View of Dolwyddelan village

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Slightly off the beaten track, hidden in the shadow of the popular Moel Siabod, the village of Dolwyddelan enjoys an idyllic mountain setting. You'll find food and refreshments at Y …

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5.80 km

Daear Ddu Ridge

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The Daear Ddu Ridge is a great scramble that isn’t as bad as it looks from the bottom. Not all the family were keen when we’d done the first 500 …

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6.22 km

Moel Siabod summit

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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 …

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6.28 km

Stone Wind Shelter at the Summit

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Such shelter on a windy day is wonderful. Here you can catch your breath, eat/drink something before continuing or returning.

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7.05 km

Moel Siabod Ridge Trail

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Great direct route back down. Bearing more to the left / north would get you back down to Plas-y-Brenin, so this way gives to a tight loop back to rejoin …

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10.8 km

Cyfyng Falls

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Cyfyng Falls (on the Afon Llugwy) are relatively unknown, although they are situated along the main road between Betwys y Coed and Capel Curig. The falls are directly below the …

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10.9 km

Bridge Over the Afon Llugwy

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Pont Cyfyng is a bridge over the River Llugwy at Capel Curig. The river flows very fast here, with rapids and waterfalls. Beautiful to see.

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

3.45 km

2.55 km

2.04 km

1.67 km

399 m

128 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

4.44 km

1.55 km

1.53 km

647 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Daear Ddu Ridge – Moel Siabod summit loop from Dolwyddelan

Pont-y-Pant Car Park

View of Dolwyddelan village

Daear Ddu Ridge

Moel Siabod summit

Stone Wind Shelter at the Summit

Moel Siabod Ridge Trail

Cyfyng Falls

Bridge Over the Afon Llugwy

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