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Walk 1173 - Moel Ysgyfarnogod

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Gwynedd
AuthorLou Johnson
Length6.5 miles / 10.6 km
Ascent1420 feet / 430 metres
Grademoderate

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Moel Ysgyfarnogod and Foel Penolau are two Snowdonia summits combined in this walk. Out of the way and often ignored these two mountains are well worth the effort with some interesting industrial relics along the way.


 

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet OL18
OS LandrangerSheet 124

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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