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Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Moel Cynghorion

Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Moel Cynghorion


Postby andy63 » Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:45 pm

Hewitts included on this walk: Foel Gron, Moel Cynghorion, Moel Eilio

Date walked: 30/07/2015

Time taken: 5.1

Distance: 16.3 km

Ascent: 1089m

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I think I may have taken a wrong turning somewhere on the way from Llanberis to Moel Eilio, as I had to cross some rough ground and climb up a steep hillside before I found the good path. Apart from this it was a straightforward walk along a grassy ridge, with great views of Snowdon, Glyderau, Moel Hebog, Nantlle Ridge, Mynydd Mawr etc.

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Moel Eilio ascent


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Moel Eilio summit,view to Lleyn Peninsula


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Snowdon


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Moel Cynghorion ascent


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Moel Cynghorion summit


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Moel Hebog


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Glyder Fawr and Tryfan


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Mynydd Mawr


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Descent from Bwlch Maesgwm
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Re: Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Moel Cynghorion

Postby Riverman » Fri Aug 07, 2015 5:21 pm

This is a good route. I did these last December and tagged Snowdon on as well (foolishly - was knackered afterwards).

At the start it looks like you peeled off too early. Better to continue on the path to the quarry near the 372 spot height then head south.
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Re: Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Moel Cynghorion

Postby ChrisW » Mon Aug 10, 2015 5:36 am

Lovely shots of a good looking round Andy as for that wrong turn, I make one of those on every trip I think :lol:
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