Wales
Moel Meirch
609M
1998FT
About Moel Meirch
Sitting just shy of the 2,000ft mark, Moel Meirch is the rugged underdog of the Moelwynion. It’s less of a peak and more of a rocky outcrop guarding the swampy approach to Llyn Edno. Great views, provided you haven't vanished knee-deep into a bog first.
Key Statistics
Rank
165th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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60m
Nearest Town
Nantgwynant
Geology
You are walking over ancient sandy layers, compressed volcanic ash, and hardened molten rock that once pushed through the Earth’s crust.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH661503
Latitude
53.0332°N
Longitude
3.9983°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Hill of the Stallions,' suggesting it was once a grazing spot for hardy ponies, though modern visitors are more likely to find a very soggy sheep.
- •It serves as a key waypoint on the high ridge connecting the main Moelwynion peaks to Moel Siabod, offering a crowd-free perspective of the Snowdon Horseshoe across the valley.
- •Geographically, it is part of the Ysgafell Wen ridge, a wild and undulating plateau that feels significantly more remote than its modest 609-meter elevation would suggest.
- •The summit area is dotted with small, nameless tarns that provide beautiful reflections on a clear day, assuming you can see them through the inevitable Welsh mist.
- •Navigation here is largely a game of 'follow the least-drowned piece of grass.' If you find a dry path, you've likely wandered off the mountain and onto someone's driveway.