Beddgelert via Moel Hebog up Moel yr Ogof: route map, distance and time
655 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Beddgelert village main car park.
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog starts at about 45 m and gains 797 m over 4.8 km to 628 m on the track. The first kilometre climbs 58 m. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 3 km, which climbs 344 m at an average of 34%, with a 500 m stretch from 2.5 km at about 39%. The final 0.8 km eases to the top. About 42% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog at a glance
| Distance | 4.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Climb on the track | 797 m up, 214 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 45 m to 762 m (summit 655 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 39%, from 2.5 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 42% of the way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Beddgelert village main car park, LL55 4YJ |
| Start grid reference | SH 588 481 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 556 478 |
| Parking | Beddgelert village main car park (SH587481); the postcode is approximate |
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog 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
- Saracens Head0.1 km
- Prince Llewelyn0.2 km
- Tanronnen Inn0.2 km
- Parlwr Hufen Iâ Glaslyn0.2 km
- Caffi Colwyn0.2 km
- Tŷ Coets0.2 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets1.4 km
- Cae Du Campsite1.1 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Beddgelert via Moel Hebog 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.
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog 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 | 103 m | +58 m | 6% | SH 580 479 |
| 2 km | 327 m | +224 m | 22% steep | SH 573 478 |
| 3 km | 671 m | +344 m | 34% steep | SH 567 471 |
| 4 km | 575 m | -96 m | -10% | SH 562 473 |
| 4.8 km | 628 m | +53 m | 6% | SH 556 478 |
How long Beddgelert via Moel Hebog takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 0m |
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.
Moel yr Ogof summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Moel yr Ogof right now. The main Moel yr Ogof page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Moel yr Ogof forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Snowdonia forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Moel yr Ogof
More about Moel yr Ogof, with the live forecast.
Challenges that include Moel yr Ogof
More walks from Beddgelert village main car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Beddgelert via the north-east ridge up Moel Hebog
- Beddgelert via Moel Hebog up Moel Lefn
Other routes up Moel yr Ogof
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyd Ddu and Bwlch Cwm Trwsgl | 5.4 km one way | 550 m | 2h 0m | Hard |
| Cwm Pennant and Bwlch Cwm Trwsgl | 4.4 km one way | 560 m | 1h 50m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 588 481, the summit at SH 556 478), 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.
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog: questions and answers
How far is Beddgelert via Moel Hebog?
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog is 4.8 km one way to the summit of Moel yr Ogof. There and back by the same way is about 9.6 km.
How steep is Beddgelert via Moel Hebog?
The steepest 500 m averages about 39%, starting 2.5 km from the start, and 42% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Beddgelert via Moel Hebog climbs 797 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Beddgelert via Moel Hebog?
Beddgelert via Moel Hebog starts from Beddgelert village main car park (postcode LL55 4YJ). The grid reference is SH 588 481. Beddgelert village main car park (SH587481); the postcode is approximate
Is Beddgelert via Moel Hebog 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.
Is there a GPX for Beddgelert via Moel Hebog?
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.