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Moel Siabod – Moel Siabod summit loop from Capel Curig

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Moel Siabod – Moel Siabod summit loop from Capel Curig

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Moel Siabod – Moel Siabod summit loop from Capel Curig

06:14

15.5km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.59 km for 827 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Cyfyng Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Cyfyng Falls (on the Afon Llugwy) are relatively unknown, although they are situated along the main road between Betwys y Coed and Capel Curig. The falls are directly below the road and can be seen from the Pont Cyfyng bridge. After the bridge turn right onto a lane/footpath which branches off to the right just after a gate. Follow this to the river for a better view.
It is not the height that makes this waterfall so attractive, but the power of the water and the landscape.

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1.32 km

Bridge Over the Afon Llugwy

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Pont Cyfyng is a bridge over the River Llugwy at Capel Curig. The river flows very fast here, with rapids and waterfalls. Beautiful to see.

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3.10 km

Moel Siabod

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic, fun grade 1 scramble.

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5.79 km

Old Slate Quarry in Eryri National Park

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7.02 km

Llyn y Foel

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The peaty waters of Llyn y Foel lie beneath the impressive Daear Ddu Ridge on Moel Siabod. As beautiful as the surroundings are, be wary here as the ground around the llyn can be extremely boggy – enough to swallow a boot or worse. The llyn is easily accessed from the old quarry track to the northeast.

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7.99 km

Daear Ddu Ridge

Highlight • Summit

The Daear Ddu Ridge is a great scramble that isn’t as bad as it looks from the bottom. Not all the family were keen when we’d done the first 500 feet (150 m) or so but once we’d explored a bit more, we could all see it was okay.

You do need to use hands and feet to clamber through all the rocks but exposure is very low and the route is well worn and clear – as well as covered in crampon scratches! Not something to try in poor weather unless you’re confident, probably, but great on a sunny day. The kids loved it!

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8.40 km

Moel Siabod summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are fantastic views of Snowdonia from the top of Moel Siabod, but the weather must be clear. From the top it is possible to see 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales on a clear day without turning your head.

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10.0 km

Llyn y Foel

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

5.45 km

1.31 km

1.17 km

772 m

680 m

441 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

4.07 km

2.26 km

1.85 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

13°C

2 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Moel Siabod – Moel Siabod summit loop from Capel Curig

Cyfyng Falls

Bridge Over the Afon Llugwy

Moel Siabod

Old Slate Quarry in Eryri National Park

Llyn y Foel

Daear Ddu Ridge

Moel Siabod summit

Llyn y Foel

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