The beauty of Snowdon
- Moel Eilio: Moel Eilio lies north west of Snowdon and a popular ascent starts from Llanberis and climbs by way of Bwlch y Groes and then the northern ridge of the hill.
The mountain, along with Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion form a curved ridge generally tracking south-west towards Snowdon.
- Moel Siabod: Moel Siabod sits above the Betws-y-Coed and Capel Curig and is the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range.
From the summit, it is reputedly possible to see 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales on a clear day without turning one’s head.
The mountain is easily accessible from the north via Capel Curig and nearby Pont Cyfyng (by a separate but similar path) and from the south via Dolwyddelan.
- Cnicht: Cnicht, when viewed from the Porthmadog, has earned it the title the “Matterhorn of Wales”, albeit being 3,789 metres lower. In reality Cnicht is a long ridge and can be easily ascended from Croesor, the village at its foot, or, with more difficulty, from Nant Gwynant to the north-west.
- Y Garn: Y Garn is part of the Glyderau and is the tenth highest peak in Wales.
The south-westerly side of the mountain slopes gently down to the Nant Peris valley. The other, north-easterly side is of a different character, consisting of two steeply sided cwms, Cwm Clyd and Cwm Cywion, and finally Llyn Idwal and Ogwen Cottage.
The ascent from Cwm Idwal through Devil’s Kitchen is the most popular.
- Cader Idris: At about three miles, the Minffordd path is probably the shortest footpath up Cader Idris although it involves the greatest ascent.
No one is certain where the name Cader Idris (Idris’ chair) originates. Some maintain that Idris was a national hero, killed in battle against the Saxons round about 630 A.D. Some insist that he was a giant, and yet others link Idris with the legend of Arthur.
Park in the car park just off the A487 Dolgellau to Corris road.
