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Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell]

Mountain in Wales

321 m
Elevation
153 m
Prominence
3.1 km
Hike length one way
52.7277, -3.9298
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell]

3.1 km
one way
244 m
of ascent
2 h 25 min
round trip

The route starts at Tŷ Nant — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

163 m3.1 km · 321 m

Parking and starting point

1Tŷ NantRecommended
3.1 km on foot · ↑ 244 m · about 2 h 25 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
about 4.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
about 4.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell]?

Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell] is 321 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 153 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell]?

From Tŷ Nant it is about 3.1 km one way with 244 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 25 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell]?

The nearest parking is Tŷ Nant (south of the peak) — 3.1 km on foot · ↑ 244 m · about 2 h 25 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 4.4 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell] in Conquer?

Yes — Moel Fynydd [Craig y Castell] is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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