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'''Moel yr Ogof''' is a subsidiary summit of [[Moel Hebog]] and a sister peak to the lower [[Moel Lefn]], all in [[Caernarfonshire]] and to the west of main [[Snowdonia]] massifs. | '''Moel yr Ogof''' is a subsidiary summit of [[Moel Hebog]] and a sister peak to the lower [[Moel Lefn]], all in [[Caernarfonshire]] and to the west of main [[Snowdonia]] massifs. | ||
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There is an asbestos trial mine located on the summit. A small seam of white asbestos was discovered however insufficient amounts to commercially mine. | There is an asbestos trial mine located on the summit. A small seam of white asbestos was discovered however insufficient amounts to commercially mine. | ||
Owain Glyndŵr's cave can be found on the cliff at the western flank of the mountain. The Beddgelert Forest lies directly to the north east, while Cwm Pennant lies to the west. Good views of the [[Nantlle Ridge]] to the north are observed.<ref>Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, | Owain Glyndŵr's cave can be found on the cliff at the western flank of the mountain. The Beddgelert Forest lies directly to the north east, while Cwm Pennant lies to the west. Good views of the [[Nantlle Ridge]] to the north are observed.<ref>Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Westmorland: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.</ref> | ||
==Outside links== | ==Outside links== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:55, 24 October 2017
| Moel yr Ogof | |||
| Caernarfonshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Moel yr Ogof from Moel Hebog with Moel Lefn behind | |||
| Range: | Moel Hebog | ||
| Summit: | 2,149 ft SH556478 53°-0’31"N, 4°9’11"W | ||
Moel yr Ogof is a subsidiary summit of Moel Hebog and a sister peak to the lower Moel Lefn, all in Caernarfonshire and to the west of main Snowdonia massifs.
The name of the summit means “Hill of the Cave”.
There is an asbestos trial mine located on the summit. A small seam of white asbestos was discovered however insufficient amounts to commercially mine.
Owain Glyndŵr's cave can be found on the cliff at the western flank of the mountain. The Beddgelert Forest lies directly to the north east, while Cwm Pennant lies to the west. Good views of the Nantlle Ridge to the north are observed.[1]
Outside links
References
- ↑ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Westmorland: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.