| Moel Hebog | |
|---|---|
Moel Hebog, seen from the south |
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| Elevation | 782 m (2,566 ft) |
| Prominence | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Parent peak | Snowdon |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Translation | Hill of the hawk/falcon (Welsh) |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈmɔil ˈhɛbɔɡ] |
| Location | |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
| OS grid | SH565469 |
| Listed summits of Moel Hebog | ||||
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moel yr Ogof | 655 m (2,149 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | ||
| Moel Lefn | 638 m (2,093 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall | ||
Moel Hebog (Welsh for Bare Hill of the Hawk) is a mountain in Snowdonia, north Wales which dominates the view west from the village of Beddgelert. It gives name to a whole range of peaks in the north-western corner of Snowdonia, which include the Nantlle Ridge and Mynydd Mawr.
From that side, Moel Hebog has a rocky face with a distinctive pointed summit, although from other sides, it appears more rounded. The exposed rock means that it is often visited by students of geology. Much of the mountain consists of welded, fiamme rich rhyolitic tuff.
It is often climbed from Beddgelert and it can be combined with the nearby mountains of Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn for a longer walk. This route, however, does involve some easy scrambling.
On Moel yr Ogof can be found Owain Glyndwr's Cave. [1][2][3] The view of Moel Hebog and Llyn Gwynant from the north near Snowdon is one of the most photographed in Snowdonia.
The Moel Hebog Group contains the following (main) summits:
