Moel Hebog loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

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Moel Hebog loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

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Moel Hebog loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

04:56

13.4km

810m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.44 km

Summit of Moel Hebog

Highlight • Natural Monument

Moel Hebog is Beddgelert’s peak; the mountain rises sheer and proud above the village like a protective guardian, tall and craggy from the east, rounded and green to the west. …

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4.83 km

Moel yr Ogof Summit

Highlight • Climb

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 …

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5.73 km

Moel Lefn

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have time after conquering Moel Hebog and Moel Yr Ogof, there are more great views from this subsidiary peak. To extend your day you could also stride out towards the wonderful Nantlle Ridge.

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12.8 km

Beddgelert is a tremendously picturesque village, nestled beneath the southern end of the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif at the confluence of the Rivers Glaslyn and Colwyn. Its gorgeous location, charming …

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

2.04 km

1.51 km

834 m

328 m

261 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

3.79 km

878 m

316 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

7°C

-2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

November 11, 2023,42/189 Moel Hebog

3 Nuttalls,
* Moel Hebog 783m
* Moel yr Ogof 655m
* Moel Lefn 638m

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May 10, 2025,Moel Hebog loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

On the way down the route was obscure and dangerous with lots of fallen trees blocking an almost impenetrable path i would not recommend going this way down .

February 15, 2025,Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof, Moel Lefn

Really enjoyed this walk. I was just trying to find something to do with a wet weekend in Eryri and saw it on the map. I wasn't expecting the variety of terrain that made it so interesting.