Wales
Moelfre Uchaf
396M
1299FT
About Moelfre Uchaf
At nearly 400 meters, Moelfre Uchaf is a rounded hump that offers a grandstand view of the North Wales coast without the vertical drama of its Snowdonian neighbors. It’s the perfect spot for hikers who prefer their summits served with a side of salt air and minimal oxygen deprivation.
Key Statistics
Rank
640th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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144.3m
Nearest Town
Betws-yn-Rhos
Geology
You are walking over the Elwy Formation, composed of sandstone and siltstone. These layers formed from mud and sand that shifted and settled underwater.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH898716
Latitude
53.2300°N
Longitude
3.6523°W
Did You Know?
- •Moelfre Uchaf translates to 'Higher Bare Hill,' a name that is both geographically accurate and wonderfully literal. It stands just shy of the 400-meter mark, making it a mountain only in the eyes of the most generous local optimists.
- •The summit is crowned with a substantial telecommunications mast that acts as a permanent local landmark. This ensures that while you are technically in the wilderness, your smartphone will likely have a better signal than your car.
- •Historically, this area was a shifting borderland between ancient Welsh territories and later administrative counties. It spent centuries as part of Denbighshire before a series of local government reshuffles eventually moved it into Conwy.
- •On a clear day, the panoramic views stretch across the Irish Sea to the massive offshore wind farms. You can easily watch the coastal traffic of Abergele while feeling smugly superior in your slightly elevated position.
- •The final stretch involves navigating gates with latches that seem designed to baffle humans while remaining perfectly intuitive to the local sheep. These animals will watch your fumbling efforts with a look of profound, woolly disappointment.