Wales
Moel Dyrnogydd
524M
1719FT
About Moel Dyrnogydd
Rising above the Crimea Pass within the rugged Moelwyns range, this 524m Tump offers a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. Accessible from nearby New Mills, the terrain is a mix of high pasture and rocky outcrops, providing a raw, industrial-edged perspective over the slate-scarred landscape surrounding Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Key Statistics
Rank
288th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Blaenau Dolwyddelan
Geology
This fell is built from ancient layers of compressed silt and molten rock that cooled deep underground, forming the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH695491
Latitude
53.0232°N
Longitude
3.9471°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh in origin, with 'Moel' meaning a bare or rounded hill; 'Dyrnogydd' is thought to relate to 'dyrnu' (to thresh), perhaps suggesting a summit where the wind was once used for winnowing grain.
- •The summit is marked by a traditional Ordnance Survey trig pillar, offering a grandstand view of the massive terraced slate excavations at Llechwedd and the sharp peak of Moel Siabod to the north.
- •Walkers often use this hill as a starting point for a high-level traverse toward Moel Penamnen, avoiding the busier honeyypots of the central Snowdonia massifs.
- •It offers one of the best perspectives on the 'slate capital' of Blaenau Ffestiniog, a view that confirms man can be just as effective at reshaping the landscape as any glacier, provided he has enough dynamite.