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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 thoughts. |
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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