Sunday 10th April 2011 - The Moel Hebog Ridge.

This includes Moel Hebog(Bare hill of the falcon), Moel yr Ogof (Bare hill of the cave) [Owain Glyndwr's cave] and Moel Lefn (Smooth bare Hill).
We will climb up from Beddgelert, having parked to the right of the Royal Goat Hotel. Ascending Moel Hebog 2569ft by a path which is grassy initially before becoming stoney and a bit of a scramble.(Volcanic bombs on view here). From the trig point views of Cnicht, Tremadoc and the Lleyn Peninsula. Following the ridge to Moel yr Ogaf we will pass close the Owain Glyndwr's refuge from Henry 1V close to an old asbestos mine, which apparently is more accessible than the cave. We will continue along the ridge to Moel Lefn. From here one may observe the Jubilee Tower on the Nantlle Ridge. From here we will descend to Bwlch Sais (Englishman's Pass) and past the Princess Quarry into The Beddgelert Forest, Llyn Llywelyn on our left until we reach the bridleway and continue our return to Beddgelert.
(With thanks to The Nuttalls - walk 4.1)
The walk is about 5/6 miles. and will take about 5 hours. It is lambing time so not sure about dogs.
Please meet at the car park to the right of The Royal Goat Hotel (Cost £4 per day - no facilities) at 10am. Having taken the Capel Curig road to Beddgelert, turn left, taking Portmadoc road over the bridge in Beddgelert. The Royal Goat is just a couple of hundred yards after that on the right hand side.GR. 588 481.
Look forward to seeing you all,
Gill.

Please reply to Gill and if you don't mind cc: Mal & myself

Cheers

Karen