Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height826.7 m2,712 ft
Grid RefSJ 06631 31863
OS Map255OS Explorer
AreaThe Berwyns
Three historic counties, Montgomeryshire, Denbighshire and Merionethshire, meet at the top of Moel Sych, which at 826.7 m is the highest point of Montgomeryshire. A subsidiary summit of Cadair Berwyn, 0.7 km away, it was often considered the highest of the Berwyns until later surveys. Its cairn overlooks Llyn Lluncaws in the cwm to the south, and legend names these peaks as the throne of Gwyn ap Nudd.
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Our Route
Distance11.1 mi17.9 km
Ascent560 m1,840 ft
Time5h 20mwalking
Start & FinishSJ 0244 2979Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Cadair Berwyn, Post Gwyn
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
