Moel Cynghorion, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Moel Cynghorion
Address: Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

#93 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Moel Cynghorion, Snowdonia National Park

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Moel Cynghorion is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales. It lies two miles north-west of Snowdon, and forms part of the Moel Eilio Horseshoe walk. The summit is situated on a wide plateau, marked by a pile of stones. The southern slopes are gentle, while the northern aspect is precipitous. The summit has close views of Clogwyn Du'r Arddu and Yr Wyddfa. Views from the summit can extend as far as Holyhead in Anglesey to nearby towns and villages in Gwynedd such as Caernarfon, Llanrug and Llanberis. On a clear day the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland can be seen across the Irish Sea, at a distance of approximately 80 miles. ()

Elevation: 2211 ftProminence: 577 ftCoordinates: 53°5'7"N, 4°6'48"W

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Moel Cynghorion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Foel-goch, Snowdon Massif, Mountain pass.

0.9 miSE
Climbing
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Foel-goch, Snowdonia National Park
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Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park
28 min walk • The Snowdon Massif is one of the three mountain groups in Snowdonia, north Wales, to include mountains over 3,000 feet high. It occupies the area between Beddgelert, Pen-y-Pass and Llanberis.
0.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Mountain pass, Snowdonia National Park
22 min walk • A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Since many of the world's mountain ranges have presented formidable barriers to travel, passes have played a key role in trade, war, and both human and animal migration throughout history. At lower elevations it may be called a hill pass.