Llantysilio Rollercoaster Walk

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Overview

This is a stunning walk from the car park opposite the Ponderosa Cafe, along the ridge of the four Llantysilio Moel summits: Moel y Faen Moel y Gamelin, Moel y Care and Moel y Morfydd with fine views to the surrounding Welsh mountains. Poles and good walking gear advised. The terrain is across heathland and grazing land.

More details to follow once the recce has been done.

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 505.1m / 1657ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49800 12401
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AE
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 19100 48101
Nearest postcode:: LL20 8DR
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Opposite the Ponderosa Cafe

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