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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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115m
Nearest Town
Bryneglwys
Geology
You are walking over layers of hardened mud and silt. These compressed, fine-grained rocks form the solid foundation of Moel Morfydd’s sloping ridges.
Nearby Fells
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.