Mountains & hills · North Wales
Moelfre
In or near Dyffryn Ardudwy.
Moelfre — Named summit at 589 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dyffryn Ardudwy · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Moelfre is located in North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Dyffryn Ardudwy, approximately 4.6 km away. Entry to the area is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Moelfre is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 589 m.". Coordinates: 52.8013°, -4.0394°.
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Official information
Moelfre is a notable hill classified within the Database of British and Irish Hills. It is part of a larger collection of hills that includes various classifications such as Marilyns, Munros, and Corbetts, providing opportunities for hill walking and exploration.
From the Wikipedia article
Moelfre is a large hill in Wales on the far western edge of the Snowdonia National Park, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy, 5 miles (8.0 km) from the village of Llanbedr and about 10 miles (16 km) from the town of Harlech. It forms part of the Rhinogydd range. Moelfre reaches a height of 589 metres (1,932 ft). Moelfre is a prominent peak that separates Cwm Nantcol from Ysgethin Valley. Moelfre is also known for a legend of three women who worked on the sabbath and were turned into standing stones.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8013, -4.0394
- Address
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Dyffryn Ardudwy — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.hills-database.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n29759797 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Moelfre (hill) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Moelfre from Harlech.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hendre Manganese Mine (disused)
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Moelfre West Iron-Age Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Pont Scethin A Standing Stones
Stone circles · 1.0 km
Pont Scethin B Standing Stone
Stone circles · 1.0 km
Cors Uchaf East Hut Group
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Bron-y-Foel Dolmen Tomb
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.5 km
St. Enddwyn's Well
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Moelfre Manganese Mine (disused)
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Craig y Dinas Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.6 km
Craig y Ddinas, Llanddwywe-is-y-Gaer
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Coastal View from Moelfre
Viewpoints · 1.7 km
Bron-y-foel Isaf Dolmen Tomb
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North Wales
Hendre Manganese Mine (disused)
Hendre Manganese Mine (disused) — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North Wales
Moelfre West Iron-Age Settlement
Moelfre West Iron-Age Settlement — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · North Wales
Pont Scethin A Standing Stones
Pont Scethin A Standing Stones — a stone circle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · North Wales
Pont Scethin B Standing Stone
Pont Scethin B Standing Stone — a stone circle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North Wales
Cors Uchaf East Hut Group
Cors Uchaf East Hut Group — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · North Wales
Bron-y-Foel Dolmen Tomb
Bron-y-Foel Dolmen Tomb — a burial mound in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Moelfre
Places to stay
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Nantcol Waterfalls Campsite
Nantcol Waterfalls Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
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Parc Isaf Camping and Caravan Park
Parc Isaf Camping and Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Bellaport Caravan Park
Bellaport Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Tyn-y-pant Camping and Caravaning
Tyn-y-pant Camping and Caravaning — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Murmur yr Afon Caravan Park
Murmur yr Afon Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moelfre?
- Moelfre is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Moelfre?
- Moelfre — Named summit at 589 m.
- How do I get to Moelfre?
- The nearest railway station is Dyffryn Ardudwy, about 4.6 km away. Its coordinates are 52.8013°, -4.0394°.
- Is Moelfre free to visit?
- Yes, Moelfre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moelfre?
- The nearest railway station is Dyffryn Ardudwy, about 4.6 km away.