Moel Emoel

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Moel Emoel
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Highest point
Elevation 549 m (1,801 ft)
Prominence 88 m (289 ft)
Parent peak Foel Goch
Listing Dewey
Coordinates 52°56′57″N3°34′56″W / 52.949159°N 3.582153°W / 52.949159; -3.582153 Coordinates: 52°56′57″N3°34′56″W / 52.949159°N 3.582153°W / 52.949159; -3.582153
Naming
English translationBare Hill of Emoel
Language of name Welsh
Geography
Location Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range Arenigs
OS grid SH937402
Topo map OS Landranger 125 / "Explorer" OL18

Moel Emoel (English: Bare Hill of Emoel) is a hill within the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, North Wales.

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Location

Moel Emoel is a member of the Arenig range with Arenig Fawr lying approximately 7 miles (11 km) to the west. Llyn Celyn can easily be seen between Arenig Fach and Mynydd Nodol. Its parent peak, Foel Goch is 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast, and to the east, the broad ridge of the Berwyn range with Cadair Berwyn lying 10 miles (16 km) away. On a clear day the view southwest towards the nearby town of Bala, 3 miles (4.8 km) away is spectacular. Bala Lake, Aran Benllyn and the distant Cadair Idris form a fine vista. The furthest peak visible is Tarrenhendre, 28 miles (45 km) away near Abergynolwyn. [1]

Ascent

The main route to the summit begins just outside of Bala and takes approximately 3.4 to 4 hours for a round trip. The summit is marked by stone cairn. [2]

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References

  1. "Mountain Search".
  2. http://www.gobala.org/en/walking-trails/moel-emoel-trail/