Moelfre (hill)

Moelfre is a hill in Wales on the far western edge of the Snowdonia National Park, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy, 5 miles (8.0 km) from the village of Llanbedr and about 10 miles (16 km) from the town of Harlech. It forms part of the Rhinogydd range. Moelfre reaches a height of 589 metres (1,932 ft).

Moelfre
Highest point
Elevation589 m (1,932 ft)
Prominence162 m
Parent peakY Llethr
ListingMarilyn, Dewey
Coordinates52°48′05″N 4°02′21″W
Geography
LocationGwynedd, Wales
Parent rangeRhinogydd, Snowdonia
OS gridSH 62623 24592
Topo mapOS Landranger 124

Moelfre is a prominent peak that separates Cwm Nantcol from Ysgethin Valley. Moelfre is also known for a legend of three women who worked on the sabbath and were turned into standing stones.

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