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Manod Mawr routes: 2 ways to the top
Manod via Llyn ManodHiking · 6.1 km one way · 510 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Manod public pathModerate
Dolwyddelan and Cwm PenamnenHiking · 9.1 km one way · 590 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Dolwyddelan railway station community car parkHard
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Manod Mawr each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 661m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Manod Mawr each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:52
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:57.
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About Manod Mawr
Manod Mawr rises on the east side of the Ffestiniog valley, above the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog and the village of Manod. It is a Hewitt, a Nuttall and a Marilyn. Its north side holds a large slate quarry, and Manod Mawr North Top lies 1.2 km to the north. Llyn Manod sits in the hollow between Manod Mawr and its smaller neighbour, Manod Bach. The nearest higher hill is Allt-fawr, 5.1 km to the north-west across the valley.
The usual walk starts in Manod and climbs on lanes and tracks to Llyn Manod, then heads up the rough slopes to the summit. The ground mixes grass, heather and rock, and the quarry workings on the north side are fenced in places. Keep away from the quarry edges.
From the top you look across to the Moelwynion and Allt-fawr, and on a clear day out to the Rhinogydd and the coast. During the Second World War the quarry inside the hill held paintings from the National Gallery.
Manod Mawr is 661 m (2,169 ft) high with 265 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 91st highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Manod Mawr North Top (1.2 km), Y Garnedd North Top (2.0 km) and Y Garnedd (2.3 km).
Where do you start a walk up Manod Mawr?
Most walkers start in Manod, just south of Blaenau Ffestiniog, and climb to Llyn Manod before heading up to the summit.
Is Manod Mawr hard to climb?
It is a short but steep hill walk on rough ground. The main thing to watch is the quarry workings on the north side.
Is Manod Mawr a Hewitt?
Yes. It is a Hewitt, a Nuttall and a Marilyn.
How high is Manod Mawr?
Manod Mawr is 661 metres high with 265 metres of prominence.
Where is Manod Mawr?
Manod Mawr is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Manod Mawr?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Manod Mawr, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Manod via Llyn Manod (6.1 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Manod Mawr today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Manod Mawr?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
