Moel Siabod Summit
Standing nearly 900 metres above Betws-y-Coed, the lonely summit of Moel Siabod delivers one of the most staggering panoramas in all of Wales — on a clear day you can see 13 of the 14 highest peaks in the country without even turning your head.
Why Moel Siabod Stands Apart
At almost 900m, Moel Siabod's trig point rises above both Betws-y-Coed and Capel Curig, isolated from the main Snowdonia massif in a way that gives its summit an unobstructed 360-degree outlook. Because it sits slightly apart from the other major peaks, it acts as a natural grandstand over the entire Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
On a clear day the view takes in 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales simultaneously — from the Carneddau in the north to the Rhinogs in the south — a feat no other single summit in the area can match. Cloud inversions, where a sea of white fills the valleys below the summit, are an occasional and unforgettable bonus.
Routes and Practicalities
Both main ascent routes start from the Bryn Glo car park on the A5 north of Betws-y-Coed, between the village and Capel Curig. The routes can be varied to suit different abilities, and the lower sections follow wide tracks with lovely views down the Llugwy valley even before the summit is reached.
A café at the base makes Moel Siabod a practical as well as spectacular day out. The mountain is classed as a Marilyn (a peak with 150m of prominence) and is popular with experienced hillwalkers, but the standard route is within reach of any fit, properly equipped walker.
Moel Siabod Summit on video
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