Wales
Moelfre
429M
1407FT
About Moelfre
Tucked away above the village of Newchapel, this grassy Cambrian hump offers a classic Mid Wales experience of rolling moorland and solitude. It is a gentle but rewarding climb, providing clear views across the Upper Wye Valley toward the distant, higher spines of the Elan Valley and Plynlimon.
Key Statistics
Rank
416th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Cambrian Mountains
Prominence
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120m
Nearest Town
Newchapel
Geology
As you hike, you’re walking on alternating layers of hardened mud and sand. These compressed rocks form the solid foundation of Moelfre’s rugged slopes.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN995829
Latitude
52.4350°N
Longitude
3.4791°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Moelfre is derived from the Welsh words 'moel' (bald or bare) and 'fre' (a mutation of 'bre', meaning hill), describing its treeless, rounded profile.
- •From the summit, walkers can look east toward the heights of Beacon Hill and the Radnor Forest, or west to trace the wind turbines scattered across the Cambrian spine.
- •Its classification as a Hump identifies it as a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres, ensuring it stands out significantly from the surrounding undulating farmland.
- •In a country where the name Moelfre is applied to dozens of different peaks, this particular one is often overlooked in favour of its taller neighbours, much to the benefit of those seeking quiet.