Moel Siabod - the best views in Snowdonia

Submitted by Timwoods on 10 July 2007

Comment Email Print Share

(4 votes)

A circular, full-day mountain (above 600m) walk in Wales starting at Capel Curig Bus Stop, Conwy, about 7km (roughly 4 miles) long and . Moel Siabod is a great mountain walk - the views from the summit to the west rank among the best in North Wales. From here, you get the perfect view of three great ranges in North Walks - Snowdon, the Glyders and the Carneddau. It's a good day out in itself, passing old mine ruins, a remote lake and with the option of a simple scramble to the summit. Even better, the walk starts and finishes near some cosy pubs in Capel Curig, easily reached using the Snowdon Sherpa buses. Start: Capel Curig Bus Stop, OS Grid: SH721582 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 620m (2036ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 1230m (4035ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 609m (1999ft)

Max. Elevation: 790m (2591ft)

Public Transport

OS Explorer Maps:

#OL17 - Snowdon

#OL18 - Harlech, Porthmadog & Y Bala

GPX-Download

Sponsor

Enlarge [+]

Show Waypoint Details

1 2 3 4 5 6

Waypoints

1. Bus stop near the Tyn y Coed pub

OS Grid: SH732571

From the bus stop in Pont Cyfyng (just before Capel Curig), cross the river and follow the road. After about 150m, take the footpath heading up through the woods.

2. Up to Moel Siabod

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: SH728565

Follow the private road going uphill past Rhos Farm and some disused houses. The path soon joins the open hillside, with Moel Siabod visible straight ahead.

3. The old quarry

About 2 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: SH717554

Follow the obvious path towards the mountain until you will reach an old quarry. A good stop for a cup of tea and a biscuit.

4. Moel Siabod summit

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SH708550

From the quarry, head around Llyn y Foel. To get to the summit, there are two options: there is an easy scramble up the Daear Ddu ridge, or the steep climb up the river valley before this ridge. Both are good fun, but the valley climb is more sheltered - leave the scramble for nice weather.

5. The way down

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SH716572

Head along the summit ridge in a northeasterly direction. This is a long, gently sloping walk across moorland. There is a rough path, but head for the western edge of the forest ahead. Follow the path into the woods and you will join a larger path.

6. Bryn Tyrch Hotel

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SH725577

Follow the path through the woods back to the A5 and Capel Curig. Head for the Bryn Tyrch pub for a well earned drink. This is a very cosy pub, walker friendly, and they also do great food. Enjoy!