Wales
Moel Bylchau
396M
1299FT
About Moel Bylchau
Rising from the undulating moorlands on the eastern edges of the Snowdonia region, this 396-metre summit offers a tranquil vantage point away from the busier peaks. The terrain is characterized by rough grass and heather, providing an expansive perspective over the nearby Clocaenog Forest and the distant, notched ridges of the Clwydian Range.
Key Statistics
Rank
226th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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113m
Nearest Town
Llanwrtyd Wells
Geology
Moel Bylchau is built from layers of mudstone and sandstone. These rocks formed from fine silt and sand that once settled on a deep ocean floor.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN847436
Latitude
52.0787°N
Longitude
3.6839°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Moel', meaning a bare, rounded hill, and 'Bylchau', which is the plural of 'bwlch', meaning mountain passes or gaps.
- •The summit provides a distinct view of the Alwen Reservoir to the northwest, set against the backdrop of the higher Arenig and Berwyn ranges.
- •Standing at 396 metres, the hill is classified as both a Hump and a Tump, falling just four metres short of the 400-metre mark—a distinction that does little to shorten the trek across the surrounding peat bogs.