Wales
Moelfre
442M
1450FT
About Moelfre
Rising above the quiet hamlet of Maesmynis, this rounded, grassy dome offers a peaceful alternative to the busier Welsh peaks. As a Hump, its prominence ensures an airy feel with expansive views over the Wye Valley toward Builth Wells and the sprawling, wild plateau of Mynydd Epynt.
Key Statistics
Rank
152nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Black Mountains
Prominence
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104m
Nearest Town
Maesmynis
Geology
Moelfre is built from layers of gritty sandstone and fine mudstone. This sturdy mix of rock forms the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Pen Neuadd
Pen Neuadd
Pen Erwhelm
Pen Erwhelm
Park Wood Hill
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SO010483
Latitude
52.1247°N
Longitude
3.4468°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Moelfre is derived from the Welsh words 'moel' (bald or bare) and 'bre' (hill), a fitting description for this treeless, grassy summit. It is one of many hills in Wales sharing this descriptive name, usually signifying prime upland grazing.
- •From the summit, the view to the northwest reaches toward the remote Elan Valley hills and Drygarn Fawr, while the southeastern horizon is framed by the long, dark ridges of the Black Mountains.
- •The hill sits in a transitional landscape between the fertile valley of the River Wye and the high, military-managed plateau of Mynydd Epynt to the west.
- •Given that 'Moelfre' is essentially the Welsh equivalent of naming a pub 'The Red Lion,' checking your grid reference is essential before claiming you have climbed the definitive version.