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Moel Eilio Summit – Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

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Moel Eilio Summit – Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

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Moel Eilio Summit – Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

04:02

12.0km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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2.13 km

View of Snowdonia National Park

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2.56 km

View of Snowdonia from the Ridge

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Head back down from the summit and follow the parallel ridge all the way to the footpath.

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2.97 km

Moel Eilio Summit

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The grassy summit of Moel Eilio enjoys a glorious position on the western edge of mountainous Snowdonia. You can gaze northwest and enjoy the views of Anglesey and the Irish …

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4.01 km

Foel Gron is a minor summit on the ridge down between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch. It rewards with fine views down Cwm Dwythwch towards Llanberis, as well as south over Llyn Cwellyn towards the beguiling Nantlle Ridge.

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5.26 km

Foel Goch Summit

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A grassy minor summit in the Moel Eilio ridge-line.

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5.76 km

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

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Maesgwm is also known as Telegraph Valley. The trail is gravel and well-made, brilliant to ride and much quieter than the main Llanberis path. It makes a great loop from …

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8.19 km

Ty'n Yr Aelgerth Cottage

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A beautiful off grid cottage at the end of a track, hidden away but tranquill

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9.93 km

Fenced Bridge Over Afon Galedffrwd

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when you reach the path you can get back down to the village regardless of which way you turn but if you prefer to avoid the farm yard turn left …

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12.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

404 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

3.68 km

345 m

178 m

130 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Moel Eilio Summit – Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) loop from Glynrhonwy Slate Quarry

View of Snowdonia National Park

View of Snowdonia from the Ridge

Moel Eilio Summit

Foel Gron

Foel Goch Summit

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

Ty'n Yr Aelgerth Cottage

Fenced Bridge Over Afon Galedffrwd

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