The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.
The destination for our walk today is the 589 metre summit of Moelfre, just a few metres short of the 610 needed to class as a “mountain” but, with a drop of over 150 metres between it and any neighbouring hills, definitely qualifying as a “Marilyn”.
We start from the village of Talybont with a brisk ascent up through the Ysgethin woods. This is followed by a few miles of less strenuous walking through an area steeped in ancient history and over an old pack horse bridge. The gradient then increases, with a final clamber up a boulder field to reach the summit. After enjoying 360° views of the coast, North Snowdonia and whole of the Rhinogydd range we descend steeply and continue on good paths via Gors Y Gedol back to Talybont.
Group grade B+
Car park by A496 in Talybont
