Moel Ysgyfarnogod is a 623-metre (2,044 ft) Hewitt in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala area (The Rhinogs). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 180 m. The summit is marked by a large cairn by trig point. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm and Nuttall lists.
| Height | 623 m / 2,044 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 180 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Region | Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala |
| County | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SH6584234590 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.891992, -3.995593 |
| Summit feature | large cairn by trig point |
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Hills near Moel Ysgyfarnogod
Other listed hills within 11 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foel Penolau | 614 m | Hewitt | 0.4 km |
| Rhinog Fawr | 720 m | Hewitt | 5.6 km |
| Rhinog Fach | 712 m | Hewitt | 7.6 km |
| Y Llethr | 756 m | Hewitt | 8.8 km |
| Moelwyn Bach | 712 m | Hewitt | 9.2 km |
| Crib-y-rhiw | 681 m | Nuttall | 9.7 km |
| Craigysgafn | 690 m | Nuttall | 9.7 km |
| Moelwyn Mawr | 770 m | Hewitt | 10.3 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.