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Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Moel Ysgyfarnogod CircularHiking · 12km · from Garreg; near TrawsfynyddModerate
A scenic circular route starting from Garreg, passing through varied terrain including moorland and rocky outcrops, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Moel Ysgyfarnogod Ridge WalkHiking · 10km · from TrawsfynyddModerate
This route follows the ridge line from Trawsfynydd, providing a more direct approach to the summit with stunning views over the Rhinogydd range.
Moel Ysgyfarnogod ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Garreg; near TrawsfynyddGrade 1 Scramble
A challenging scramble route that takes you over rocky terrain, requiring some hands-on climbing, suitable for experienced scramblers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 578m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top 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 07:06, sunset 16:53
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:58.
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About Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top
Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top is 578 m (1,896 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales. OS grid reference SH657342. It is the 11th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala. The nearest summits are Moel Ysgyfarnogod (0.4 km), Foel Penolau (0.8 km) and Craig Wion (2.4 km).
How high is Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top?
Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top is 578 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top?
Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top is listed in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales.
Are there routes for Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Moel Ysgyfarnogod Circular (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Moel Ysgyfarnogod South Top 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.
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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.
