Routes up
Moel Sych routes: 4 ways to the top
Bwlch Maen Gwynedd PathHiking · 8.5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Bwlch Maen Car ParkModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Berwyn range, offering stunning views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.
Llyn Lluncaws RouteHiking · 10.0km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Llyn Lluncaws Car ParkModerate
This route circles around the picturesque Llyn Lluncaws, ascending to Moel Sych with rewarding views.
Berwyn Ridge WalkHiking · 12.0km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from LlandrilloHard
This challenging route follows the Berwyn Ridge, providing panoramic views and a chance to explore the rugged terrain.
Cwm Maen Gwynedd ScrambleScrambling · 9.0km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Cwm Maen GwyneddGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble offers a more adventurous ascent, with rocky sections and steep climbs.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Moel Sych today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Moel Sych each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 827m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Moel Sych 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 07:03, sunset 16:51
9h 48m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 16:00. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:56.
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About Moel Sych
Moel Sych is 827 m (2,712 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Powys, Wales. It is the 2nd highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Powys. The nearest summits are Cadair Berwyn (0.7 km), Cadair Berwyn North Top (1.0 km) and Moel yr Ewig (1.4 km).
How high is Moel Sych?
Moel Sych is 827 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is Moel Sych?
Moel Sych is listed in Powys, Wales.
Are there routes for Moel Sych?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Moel Sych, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Bwlch Maen Gwynedd Path (8.5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Moel Sych 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 Moel Sych?
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.
