Moel Sych is an 827-metre (2,712 ft) Hewitt in Denbighshire [Sir Ddinbych]/Powys, Wales. It lies in the Bala to Welshpool area (The Berwyns). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 33.9 m. The summit is marked by a rock by cairn. It is also on the Simm, Nuttall, Historic County Top and Current County/UA Top lists.
| Height | 826.7 m / 2,712 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 33.9 m |
| Classifications | Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall, Historic County Top, Current County/UA Top |
| Region | Bala to Welshpool |
| County | Denbighshire [Sir Ddinbych]/Powys |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SJ0662931858 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.876077, -3.388784 |
| Summit feature | rock by cairn |
Plan a walk up Moel Sych
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Hills near Moel Sych
Other listed hills within 4 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadair Berwyn | 832 m | Hewitt | 0.7 km |
| Cadair Berwyn North Top | 826 m | Nuttall | 1.0 km |
| Moel yr Ewig | 695 m | Nuttall | 1.4 km |
| Godor North Top | 675 m | Nuttall | 2.4 km |
| Tomle | 741 m | Nuttall | 2.5 km |
| Godor | 679 m | Nuttall | 3.0 km |
| Cadair Bronwen | 783 m | Hewitt | 3.0 km |
| Post Gwyn | 665 m | Hewitt | 3.1 km |
See the full list of Hewitts or the Nuttalls, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.