Moel Lefn

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Moel Lefn
The Northern Crags of Moel Lefn - geograph.org.uk - 234150.jpg
The northern face of Moel Lefn
Highest point
Elevation 638 m (2,093 ft)
Prominence 62 m (203 ft)
Parent peak Moel Hebog
Listing Hewitt, Nuttall
Naming
Language of name Welsh
Geography
Location Gwynedd, Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range Moel Hebog
OS grid SH565469
Topo map OS Landranger 115

Moel Lefn is a summit in Snowdonia. It is a subsidiary peak of Moel Hebog and a sister peak of Moel yr Ogof. Its summit marks the end of the Hebog ridge.

The North Eastern flank of Moel Lefn shows a good example of Columnar jointing within the rhyolite unit that comprises the majority of the mountain.

The Beddgelert Forest lies directly to the east, while Cwm Pennant lies to the west. Good views of the Nantlle ridge are observed. There are two tall upright stone cairns on the eastern side of the mountain. [1]

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References

  1. Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN   1-85284-304-7.
Moel Lefn, Moel yr Ogof and Moel Hebog from Trum y Ddysgl Lefn.jpg
Moel Lefn, Moel yr Ogof and Moel Hebog from Trum y Ddysgl

Coordinates: 53°00′00″N4°08′23″W / 53.0001°N 4.1398°W / 53.0001; -4.1398