Moel Cynghorion

Moel Cynghorion seen from the Llanberis Path

Height: 674m (2,211ft)

Prominence: 176m (577ft)

Region: Snowdon - Snowdonia

Classifications: Nuttall, Hewitt, Marilyn

Summit feature: Small cairn

Times climbed: 1

Related trip report:
Snowdon via Moel Eilio, Moel Cynghorion & The Snowdon Ranger Path - 03/06/2017

The summit looking towards Snowdon

Moel Cynghorion (Moy-le Kin-gh-orion - Bare Hill of the Councillors) forms part of the Moel Eilio Horseshoe.

The southern slopes are gentle, while the northern aspect is precipitous.

The summit has close views of Clogwyn Du'r Arddu and Yr Wyddfa. Views from the summit can extend as far as Holyhead in Anglesey to nearby towns and villages in Gwynedd such as Caernarfon, Llanrug and Llanberis.

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