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.

• •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.