Moel Siabod
Moel Siabod is a Hewitt, 872m high, in the Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, and also counts as a Nuttall, Marilyn and HuMP. The Hewitts are hills in England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 feet, with at least 30 metres of prominence.
Roman Bridge is the nearest station, 2.1 mi (about 3 to 3.5 mi on foot), so the summit is within walking distance of the train. From Roman Bridge it's about 2 to 2.5 hours to the summit, 1 in 5 on average. Dolwyddelan is next, 2.5 mi (about 3.5 to 4 mi on foot), and 8 stations are within 10 miles in all. Carnedd y Cribau is the only other listed hill within 2 miles.
Moel Siabod is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, which sits isolated above the village of Dolwyddelan. At 872 metres (2,861 ft), it is the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. The UK National Mountain Centre, Plas-y-Brenin, is located at the foot of Moel Siabod. From the top of the mountain, it is reputedly possible to see 13 of the 15 highest peaks in Wales on a clear day without turning one's head.
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Stations within 10 miles of Moel Siabod, nearest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
- Roman Bridge2.1 mi (about 3 to 3.5 mi on foot) · 2 to 2.5 hours1 in 5 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Dolwyddelan2.5 mi (about 3.5 to 4 mi on foot) · 2.5 hours1 in 5 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Pont-y-Pant3.0 mi (about 4 to 5 mi on foot) · 2.5 to 3 hours1 in 7 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Blaenau Ffestiniog5.4 mi (about 7.5 to 8.5 mi on foot) · 4.5 hours1 in 8 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Betws-y-Coed5.7 mi (about 8 to 9 mi on foot) · 4.5 hours1 in 9 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- North Llanrwst7.3 mi (about 10.5 to 11.5 mi on foot) · 5.5 to 6 hours1 in 10 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Llanrwst7.4 mi (about 10.5 to 12 mi on foot) · 5.5 to 6 hours1 in 10 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Dolgarrog9.1 mi (about 12.5 to 14.5 mi on foot) · 6.5 to 7 hours1 in 11 on average to the summitGold walking rating