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Wales
Moel Morfydd [Llantysilio Mountain]
550M
1803FT
About Moel Morfydd [Llantysilio Mountain]
The crown jewel of the Llantysilio range, Moel Morfydd is the perfect antidote to the Snowdonian crowds. It’s a modest, grassy summit that offers spectacular views of the Dee Valley without requiring a professional mountaineering CV or a mortgage for parking.
Key Statistics
Rank
245th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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114.9m
Nearest Town
Bryneglwys
Geology
The ground beneath you is formed from stacked layers of hardened mud and fine silt, which create the sturdy rock foundation of these slopes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ159457
Latitude
53.0020°N
Longitude
3.2547°W
Did You Know?
- •It stands as the highest point of the Llantysilio Mountains, reaching a respectable 550 meters and serving as a natural balcony overlooking the winding Dee Valley.
- •The mountain is part of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB, defined by its rolling heather moorland and proximity to the ancient Pillar of Eliseg.
- •Local tradition suggests the name refers to Morfydd, daughter of a 6th-century king; it certainly sounds more regal than the neighboring peaks of Gamelin and Cyrn-y-Brain.
- •From the top, you can see the white limestone scars of the Eglwyseg Rocks, which look like a giant staircase designed by an architect who forgot where they were going.
- •The ascent is a classic 'one more hill' experience where every false summit presents a fresh opportunity to question your life choices while being silently mocked by the local sheep.