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At 609 metres, Moel Meirch just falls short of official mountain status and as such attracts relatively few visitors. Height alone, however, is no indication of quality and many 'Dewey' baggers would argue the case that this wild and rocky hill is amongst the finest sub 2000ft peaks in Wales. A large cairn might promote Moel Meirch into the august company of the Nuttalls but, alas, there is nowhere to put one, for the true summit is the smallest and sharpest in the land. This circular route into the Moelwynion's unfashionable northern quarter is unusual in that it affords good opportunities to scramble on rock which very few have ever touched, giving a pioneering feel to the ascent. The homeward journey is no less interesting and encounters several bodies of water including the stunningly beautiful Llyn Edno and Llyn Llagi.

5.84 miles, 9.40 km, 534m ascent, 4:30 – 5:30 hours. Porthmadog

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