Wales
Moel Llyfnant
750M
2461FT
About Moel Llyfnant
Standing at 750 metres, Moel Llyfnant is the Arenig range’s best-kept secret for those who find nearby Arenig Fawr a bit too mainstream. It’s a rugged, rocky affair that promises spectacular views and the blissful silence of being entirely alone with your questionable navigational choices.
Key Statistics
Rank
57th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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208.9m
Nearest Town
Whaley Bridge
Geology
You are hiking over ancient volcanic sandstone and layers of hardened volcanic ash. These rocks are the remnants of powerful eruptions that shaped this mountain’s foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH808351
Latitude
52.9001°N
Longitude
3.7736°W
Did You Know?
- •It sits proudly as a Hewitt, a classification for hills in England and Wales over 2,000 feet with at least a 30-metre drop. This classification ensures you’ll feel every bit of that elevation gain in your calves.
- •The western ridge terminates at Gallt y Daren, a distinctive twin-peaked feature that adds a bit of architectural flair to the skyline. It provides an excellent vantage point to judge the progress of walkers struggling up the main mass.
- •The summit is marked by a modest stone cairn perched atop a rocky outcrop rather than a grand trig pillar. It’s the kind of understated peak that doesn’t feel the need to show off with modern masonry.
- •Views from the top are dominated by the massive bulk of Arenig Fawr to the east and Rhobell Fawr to the south. It’s the ideal place to look at a much larger mountain and feel smug about your niche taste in summits.
- •The approach from the east involves crossing the notorious bogs of the Afon Amnodd-wen, a landscape that identifies primarily as a sponge. Expect to spend half your day performing an unplanned, mud-spattered ballet while praying your Gore-Tex holds its end of the bargain.