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Moel y Gamelin routes: 3 ways to the top
Ridge Route from LlangollenHiking · 14km · from LlangollenModerate
This route starts in Llangollen and follows the ridge line to Moel y Gamelin, offering stunning views of the Dee Valley, it is a popular choice for hikers looking for a moderate challenge.
Moel y Gamelin CircularHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Horseshoe PassModerate
The circular route begins at the Horseshoe Pass and takes you over Moel y Gamelin and its neighboring peaks, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Direct Ascent from RhewlHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from RhewlModerate
This direct ascent starts from the village of Rhewl and heads straight up to the summit of Moel y Gamelin, offering a more direct but steeper climb.
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Is it safe to climb Moel y Gamelin today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Moel y Gamelin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 577m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Moel y Gamelin 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 16:50
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 15:58. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:54.
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About Moel y Gamelin
Moel y Gamelin is 577 m (1,893 ft) high with 381 m of prominence. It is in Llandudno to Wrexham, Wales. OS grid reference SJ176465. It is the highest of the 30 summits Peakify lists in Llandudno to Wrexham. The nearest summits are Moel Morfydd (1.8 km), Coed Hyrddyn (3.5 km) and Fron Fawr (3.5 km).
How high is Moel y Gamelin?
Moel y Gamelin is 577 metres high with 381 metres of prominence.
Where is Moel y Gamelin?
Moel y Gamelin is listed in Llandudno to Wrexham, Wales.
Are there routes for Moel y Gamelin?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Moel y Gamelin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Ridge Route from Llangollen (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Moel y Gamelin 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 y Gamelin?
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.
