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 | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 589 m (1,932 ft) |
Prominence | 162 m |
Parent peak | Y Llethr |
Listing | Marilyn, Dewey |
Coordinates | 52°48′05″N 4°02′21″W |
Geography | |
Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
Parent range | Rhinogydd, Snowdonia |
OS grid | SH 62623 24592 |
Topo map | OS 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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