Wales
Moel Meirch
609M
1998FT
About Moel Meirch
Sitting just shy of the 2,000ft mark, Moel Meirch is the rugged underdog of the Moelwynion. It’s less of a peak and more of a rocky outcrop guarding the swampy approach to Llyn Edno. Great views, provided you haven't vanished knee-deep into a bog first.
Key Statistics
Rank
165th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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60.2m
Nearest Town
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Geology
You are walking over a mix of ancient sandstone, layers of compressed volcanic ash, and hardened magma that once cooled deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH661503
Latitude
53.0332°N
Longitude
3.9983°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Hill of the Stallions,' suggesting it was once a grazing spot for hardy ponies, though modern visitors are more likely to find a very soggy sheep.
- •It serves as a key waypoint on the high ridge connecting the main Moelwynion peaks to Moel Siabod, offering a crowd-free perspective of the Snowdon Horseshoe across the valley.
- •Geographically, it is part of the Ysgafell Wen ridge, a wild and undulating plateau that feels significantly more remote than its modest 609-meter elevation would suggest.
- •The summit area is dotted with small, nameless tarns that provide beautiful reflections on a clear day, assuming you can see them through the inevitable Welsh mist.
- •Navigation here is largely a game of 'follow the least-drowned piece of grass.' If you find a dry path, you've likely wandered off the mountain and onto someone's driveway.