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Moel Lefn

Date ... Thursday, 25 October 2008
Distance ... 6.5 miles
Ascent ... 1480 feet
Time ... 4 hours 30 mins
Summits ... Moel Lefn - 2093' (wn109)
Moel yr Ogof - 2149' (wn117)
Start ... Beddgelert forest - free car parking (SH572502) 
Maps ... Ordnance Survey - Outdoor Leisure Nº17 (1:25,000) or Landranger Nº115 (1:50,000)


A view of Moel Hebog, from the tracks through the forest

A view of Moel Hebog, from the tracks through the forest

Looking north from a clearing in the forest, towards Moel Eilio

Looking north from a clearing in the forest, towards Moel Eilio

Our first view of Moel Lfen, the crag  to the right appeared to be blocking our route

Our first view of Moel Lfen, the crag  to the right appeared to be blocking our route

A view of the Nantlle Ridge from the old quarry, just after exiting the forest

A view of the Nantlle Ridge from the old quarry, just after exiting the forest

When we got to the base of the crag, a steep scree path led up behind it

When we got to the base of the crag, a steep scree path led up behind it

Looking along the ridge towards Moel yr Ogof, with Moel Hebog behind

Looking along the ridge towards Moel yr Ogof, with Moel Hebog behind

Heading down towards the col between Moel yr Ogof and Moel Hebog

Heading down towards the col between Moel yr Ogof and Moel Hebog

Looking back across to Moel Lfen, from the edge of the forest, on our descent from the col

Looking back across to Moel Lfen, from the edge of the forest, on our descent from the col