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Moel-ddu routes: 3 ways to the top
Moel-ddu Circular RouteHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Cwm PennantModerate
This circular route takes you through the scenic Cwm Pennant valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Moel-ddu Direct AscentHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Cwm TrwsglModerate
The direct ascent from Cwm Trwsgl is a straightforward hike, providing a more direct route to the summit.
Moel-ddu Scramble RouteScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Cwm PennantGrade 1
This route involves some easy scrambling sections, ideal for those looking to add a bit of adventure to their hike.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Moel-ddu today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Moel-ddu each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 552m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Moel-ddu 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 07:57 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:58.
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About Moel-ddu
Moel-ddu is 552 m (1,812 ft) high with 199 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. OS grid reference SH579442. It is the 146th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Moel Hebog (3.1 km), Moel yr Ogof (4.3 km) and Moel Lefn (5.1 km).
How high is Moel-ddu?
Moel-ddu is 552 metres high with 199 metres of prominence.
Where is Moel-ddu?
Moel-ddu is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Moel-ddu?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Moel-ddu, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Moel-ddu Circular Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Moel-ddu 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-ddu?
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.
