Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys)
854m (2802ft)
The Arenigs, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales
The summit of Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.25ml (11.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,781ft (848m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Pont Rhyd-y-fen - Pant-yr-Hedydd - Llyn Arenig Fawr - Carreg Lefain - Y Wern - Y Castell - Bwlch Blaen-y-nant - Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) - Crag y Hyrddod - MaenGrugog - ClogwenDu - Pont Rhyd-y-fen
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 11.5ml (18.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,382ft (1,031m) |
| Time: | 7½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Pont Rhyd-y-fen - Crag y Hyrddod - Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) - Arenig Fawr (South Top) - Carreg y Diocyn - Arenig Fawr (South Ridge Top) - Craig y Bychau - Moel Llyfnant - Foel Boeth (Arenigs) - Gallt y Daren - Bwlch y Bi - Moel y Slates - Nant Gist-faen - Dol Benlas - Afon Amnodd-bwll - Pont Rhyd-y-fen
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 13.75ml (22km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,651ft (1,113m) |
| Time: | 8½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Pont Rhyd-y-fen - Pant-yr-Hedydd - Llyn Arenig Fawr - Y Castell - Bwlch Blaen-y-nant - Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) - Arenig Fawr (South Top) - Carreg y Diocyn - Arenig Fawr (South Ridge Top) - Craig y Bychau - Ceunant Coch - Moel Llyfnant - Waen Blaen-Lliw - Craigy Ffolt - Foel Boeth (Arenigs) - Gallt y Daren - Bwlch y Bi - Moel y Slates - Nant Gist-faen - Dol Benlas - Afon Amnodd-bwll - Pont Rhyd-y-fen
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys)
Christina Lander walked up Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) on May 21st, 2023 [from/via/route] Llyn Arenig - the bothy - Arenig Fawr - Arenig Fawr South top - Craig y Bychau - Amnodd-wen [with] Dick [weather] Sunny day
Melfyn Parry climbed Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) on July 30th, 2023 [from/via/route] Parked in the small carpark near the Arenig Quarry & walked briefly along the minor road in the direction of Bala, towards Llidiardau. Take the water board track to the dam at Llyn Arenig, cross the stile at the bothy & cross the stream just below the dam. Follow this good path past Carreg Lefain & head on up to Y Castell. The path continues to the summit where you will see a commemorative plaque to the crew of a Flying Fortress that crashed here in 1943. The intention was to continue along the ridge to ascend the South & Far South Top, however the wind strength picked up & heavy rain was forecast so a decision was made to return to the car park down the fence line along the ridge over Craig y Hyrddod joining the track from Amnodd-Bwll (quite boggy at this section), to rejoin the minor road slightly west of the starting point. [with] With 14 members of PRC [weather] Generally a dry day with the odd spot of rain, gusting wind which was very strong at the summit. Visibility was excellent apart from at the summit where there was low cloud. - Stunning views in all directions from just below the summit. Aiming to return to this area soon to bag the other Nuttalls.
Donovan Suddell bagged Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) on April 14th, 2022 [from/via/route] Pont Ryh y Fen [with] Wife [weather] overcast, cloudy & drizzle
Tracy Lewis hiked Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) on August 25th, 2021 [from/via/route] Pont yr Daf [with] Erfyl and Luna [weather] Sunny & warm
Bleddyn Rhys summited Arenig Fawr on April 22nd, 2019 [from/via/route] Fynnu mewn awr mewn llinell syth or llwybr chwaral. [with] Ar ben fy hyn... [weather] Eithaf braf ond 'hazy'... - Gweld y gofeb ir B52 a cerdded lawr y grib Gogleddol
Mark Hanley conquered Arenig Fawr on July 22nd, 2018 [with] alone [weather] cloudy
Oliver Hunter scaled Arenig Fawr on April 2nd, 2017 [from/via/route] Walked from the car park opposite Arenig Quarry, around Llyn Arenig Far (reservoir), along Carreg Lefain & Y Castell up to Arenig Fawr. Had lunch enjoying the considerable views before finding our way down the western circular path back to the car park. [with] Richard, Tim & Ela [weather] Cloudy with sunny spells - One of the walks on the Northants County Scout Walking Training Weekend in April 2017
Mark Davidson walked up Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) on May 12th, 2009 [with] Alone [weather] Lovely & sunny & warm - Fantastic views & few people
Stephen Lewis climbed Arenig Fawr during July, 2012 [from/via/route] Bala weekend [with] Alone [weather] Sunny
David Lane bagged Arenig Fawr on November 30th, 2006 [with] Kelly
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Llyn Arenig Fawr Dam outflow with Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) itself in the background
Llyn Arenig Fawr from the upper slopes of Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys)
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