Moel Hebog Circular Walk

From the car park, set off along the broad Lon Gwyrfai Trail, which connects the villages of Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu. This follows a river and passes both over and under the Welsh Highland Railway. You’ll arrive at a barn where the Lon Gwyrfai Trail clearly turns to the right. Shortly after this turn, a fork appears, and you’ll head left following signs marking the footpath for Moel Hebog.

From here, it’s a steady steep ascent up the mountain. Scrambling might be required in some sections, with scree paths to navigate. A series of cairns help you stay on track. You’ll pass two false summits before arriving at the proper peak. Take a well-deserved rest and some pictures of the Eifionydd hills unfolding below.

A wall on your right-hand side marks your path onwards. Carefully descend the steep grass and head for the nearby summit of the shorter Moel yr Ogof. You’ll cross through a gap in the rocks and stroll over a simple wooden bridge that lifts over the bog to get there. The last of your three summits, Moel Llefn, requires another down-and-up via a grassy path. From here, the descent into Bwlch Cwm Trwsgwl should unfold to your left—it’s a bit tricky to spot until you’re right on top of it.

The path continues towards the forest, with an old quarry on your right. At the quarry, clamber over a stile and follow a slate path, taking care over the steep sections. At Bwlch Cwm Trwsgwl, turn right into the forest. The path may be quite boggy, but you reach a drier forestry track on your left after a few hundred meters. You can continue on the original path to cut down the distance if it’s dry enough. Following the forestry track, take a right and then a left, looking for signs listing the mountain bike trails of Bedwen. Shortly afterwards, a final sharp left connects you back on the Lon Gwyrfai trail, which leads back into the village.