Moelwyn Mawr

Moelwyn Mawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion. From its summit, which directly overlooks the Vale of Ffestiniog, it affords spectacular views in all directions. A popular hike combines both Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach via the Craigysgafn ridge. A steep climb to the summit (which sports a trig point) allow views of areas that cannot be seen without climbing. Moelwyn Mawr has a high lake, Llyn Stwlan, which is used as part of the small hydro-electric power plant in Tanygrisiau. The walk over the main peaks in the Moelwyns, those being Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach involves a walk up a disused incline, before gaining the grassy slopes of Moelwyn Mawr and onto the rockier Moelwyn Bach, before...