Wales
Moel Emoel
549M
1801FT
About Moel Emoel
Situated on the eastern fringe of the Arenig range, this 549m Tump offers a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The rounded, grassy slopes provide a straightforward ascent with an earned perspective overlooking the length of Llyn Tegid and the sprawling moorland leading toward the Berwyn Mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
246th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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88m
Nearest Town
Llanfor
Geology
The path follows the Moelfryn Mudstones Formation, a foundation made of alternating layers of hardened mud and fine, silty sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH937402
Latitude
52.9486°N
Longitude
3.5835°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Moel Emoel is derived from the Welsh word moel, meaning a bare or bald hill; the repetition reflects its smooth, treeless profile which contrasts with the rocky crags of the central Arenig peaks.
- •Its position as a northeasterly outlier makes it an exceptional viewpoint for surveying the Dee Valley and the town of Bala, located just a few miles to the south.
- •Looking west from the summit, walkers are treated to a clear profile of the "Two Arenigs"—the massive bulk of Arenig Fawr and its smaller, craggier companion, Arenig Fach.
- •While officially classified as a Tump, the final pull to the summit is steep enough to remind walkers that even a sub-2,000ft hill in Wales requires a bit of honest effort.