Moel Siabod
Moel Siabod (Welsh for 'bare hill' with unknown meaning of 'Siabod') is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, which sits isolated above the village of Dolwyddelan. At 872 metres (2,861 ft), it is the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. The UK National Mountain Centre, Plas-y-Brenin, is located at the foot of Moel Siabod. From the top of the mountain, it is reputedly possible to see 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales on a clear day without turning one's head.
| Moel Siabod | |
|---|---|
Moel Siabod from the Crimpiau | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
| Prominence | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Parent peak | Glyder Fawr |
| Listing | Hewitt, Marilyn, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 53°04′23″N 3°55′57″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | shapely hill |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈmɔil ˈʃabɔd] |
| Geography | |
Moel Siabod Snowdonia, Wales Moel Siabod Moel Siabod (the United Kingdom) | |
| OS grid | SH705546 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 115 |
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