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Local
Walks - Moel Siabod
Capel Curig
- the Heart of Snowdonia
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Length
: 5.5 miles - 9 km Ascent : 2400 ft - 735 m
Grade : Hard
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Moel
Siabod is the peak which overlooks Capel Curig - it is a
solitary mountain, separated from all the other high peaks of
northern Snowdonia and standing in its own space to the
south-west of Capel Curig. Moel Siabod is worth the attention of
every dedicated mountain walker. |
The
walk starts at the Pont Cyfyng falls on the A5 - walk up the lane
past the footpath sign and after a short way a track turns off
right. Follow this as it gains height to Rhos Farm and take the
diversion footpath avoiding the farm itself - whilst on the farm
land everyone should respect both land and livestock.
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past the farm you have a good view of Moel Siabod and reaching a
ladder stile you head along the northern shores of a pleasant
reservoir presumably built when the slate quarries were in
operation. Climbing once more you pass through the remains of
mine buildings and the piles of waste slate. |
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The
path is clear and generally good although just past the quarry
buildings it does deteriorate for a short while. Climbing to a col
Llyn y Foel comes into view and the path crosses a boggy section,
which can be partly avoided by keeping well to the right.
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Ahead
you can see the eastern ridge of Moel Siabod. This is a fine
rock scramble involving around 800 feet of ascent. Although
never difficult with easy alternatives throughout it can be a
very tiring section of this walk. Eventually the summit is
reached and from here there are excellent all-round views over
much of northern Snowdonia with Snowdon itself dominating your
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The
return is best achieved by taking the north-east ridge which leads
you unerringly back to the ladder stile encountered on the outward
journey. All that is left is an easy stroll downhill back to the
main road. |
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