Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths up Moel Penamnen: route map, distance and time
628 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Manod public path.
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths starts at about 217 m and gains 573 m over 11.1 km to 599 m on the track. The first 2 km are the easy part, averaging 3%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 3 km, which climbs 132 m at an average of 13%. The final 0.1 km eases to the top.
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths at a glance
| Distance | 11.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 600 m |
| Climb on the track | 573 m up, 186 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 176 m to 605 m (summit 628 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 16%, from 4.7 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 2% of the way |
| Time up | 3h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Manod public path |
| Start grid reference | SH 704 444 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 716 483 |
| Parking | No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby |
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- The Wynne's Arms0.1 km
- Y Manod0.8 km
- Y Meirion1.3 km
- Pethau Blasus1.4 km
- Siop A Ty Coffi Antur Stiniog1.4 km
- Caffi Bont / The Bridge Cafe1.5 km
- Public toilets1.5 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 176 m | -41 m | -4% | SH 702 453 |
| 2 km | 261 m | +85 m | 9% | SH 708 455 |
| 3 km | 393 m | +132 m | 13% | SH 716 454 |
| 4 km | 415 m | +22 m | 2% | SH 716 446 |
| 5 km | 522 m | +107 m | 11% | SH 721 451 |
| 6 km | 556 m | +34 m | 3% | SH 730 454 |
| 7 km | 496 m | -60 m | -6% | SH 733 461 |
| 8 km | 494 m | -2 m | 0% | SH 734 468 |
| 9 km | 525 m | +31 m | 3% | SH 734 476 |
| 10 km | 562 m | +37 m | 4% | SH 726 480 |
| 11 km | 596 m | +34 m | 3% | SH 717 482 |
| 11.1 km | 599 m | +4 m | 3% | SH 716 483 |
How long Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 4h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 15m | 5h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 0m | 6h 45m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:11. Start by 11:46 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:09. Start by 11:44 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Moel Penamnen summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Monday 19 October
Dense drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 33 mph, 34% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:11.
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Good Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Fog, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 58% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:09.
Best day of the next seven for Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 33 mph and a 34% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Moel Penamnen forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Snowdonia forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -1°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 33 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Moel Penamnen
More about Moel Penamnen, with the live forecast.
Challenges that include Moel Penamnen
More walks from Manod public path
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Manod via Llyn Manod up Manod Mawr
- Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths up Manod Mawr North Top
Other routes up Moel Penamnen
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolwyddelan and Cwm Penamnen | 7.3 km one way | 510 m | 2h 20m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 704 444, the summit at SH 716 483), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths: questions and answers
How far is Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths?
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths is 11.1 km one way to the summit of Moel Penamnen, with 600 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 22.2 km.
How long does Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths take?
About 3h 15m to the summit of Moel Penamnen and 5h 25m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 45m for the round trip.
How steep is Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 16%, starting 4.7 km from the start, and 2% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths climbs 573 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths?
Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths starts from Manod public path. The grid reference is SH 704 444. No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby
Is Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths today?
By 11:46 at the latest. Sunset on Moel Penamnen today is 18:11, Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths takes about 5h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Manod village and quarry-side mountain paths?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.