Moel Hebog Loop
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Circular Walk from Beddgelert
| Walk Details | ||
| Date: | 10/04/2021 and Earlier Walks | |
| Distance: | 11.3km (7 miles) | |
| Ascent: | 940m (3080ft) approx. | |
| Walk Time: | 4 hours + rests approx. | |
| Description: This walk starts in Beddgelert (meaning Gelert's Grave) at a small Pay & Display car park off the A4085 road (less expensive than the main village car park). The legend of Gelert can be seen at The-legend-of-brave-Gelert and the 'grave' can be visited with an optional detour of about a mile by going through the village (blue route on map). The main route heads east along the road for 300 metres to cross the river near the Welsh Highland Railway Station and crosses the line three times on this zigzag section which was rebuilt and opened in 2009. It then climbs at an angle up the steep face of Moel Hebog (782m) with fine views of many of the Snowdonian mountains as well as Beddgelert and the Glaslyn Valley on the way. Some steep scrambling is required towards the summit which gives good views over Porthmadoc and Cardigan Bay with a large part of North Wales in view, though Snowdon itself is partially hidden by Yr Aran from this direction. Moel yr Ogof (655m) is then reached after a steep grassy descent and a fairly short climb. This is named after a cave that Owain Gwyndwr used whilst battling the English. Moel Lefn (638m) is the third peak to be reached after a moderate descent and ascent giving stunning views of Craig Pennant and mountains to the west as well as views over Beddgelert Forest and better views of Snowdon. Return to Beddgelert involves a steep descent to enter the forest then a gentler route passing Llyn Llyweyn to Meillionen Station before rejoining the first part of the route back to the car park, though there are a number of different route options that can be taken instead. | ||