Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top

Tucked into the wild northern edge of the Rhinogs, this subsidiary summit embodies the range’s uncompromising character. Navigating the pathless terrain of deep heather and shattered rock requires effort, but rewards the walker with a quiet perspective over Llyn Trawsfynydd and the sharp profile of the Moelwynion.

• •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Moel Ysgyfarnogod', which translates as 'Hill of the Hares', suggesting this high, rocky plateau was once a primary habitat for the animals away from the farmed valleys.
• •The terrain consists of ancient Cambrian gritstone and manganese; these rocks form the tiered, fortress-like terraces that make the northern Rhinogydd some of the most difficult walking ground in Wales.
• •The summit offers an excellent, unobstructed view of the Roman Steps path as it winds through Bwlch Tyddiad to the south, framed by the silhouettes of Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach.
• •In terms of foot traffic, the South Top makes its parent peak look like a busy motorway; you are far more likely to encounter a stray feral goat than another human being.