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.

• •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.