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Moel Siabod, Llyn Llydaw and the Miners’ Track

WALK FIVE

Moel Eilio Horseshoe

Moel Eilio and Foel Gron from Foel Goch

It is tempting to think of the four grassy hills that comprise the Moel Eilio Horseshoe as an alternative to Snowdon or the Glyders, something to do when the higher hills are in cloud. But in truth they have huge merit of their own, and should be on everyone’s menu. Springy turf underfoot, leg-swinging freedom, not insignificant but not over-demanding undulations, a surprising display of minor cliffs, and ever-changing views make these hills an experience to linger over, especially on a warm day when all the world and his dog are bound elsewhere. Under snow, they make an excellent round on which to hone winter walking skills.

The Route

Leave Llanberis by walking up Ffordd Capel Goch, the road that leads to the youth hostel. At Pen y Bont, turn right into Fron Goch, and then, at the top of a rise, turn left towards the Plas Garnedd Care Centre. Once beyond the centre, the gated lane climbs steadily through farmland dotted with numerous derelict buildings. The final building, Maen-llwyd-isaf, with Moel Eilio and the valley of the Afon Goch rising on the left, is where the lane surfacing ends and a rough track takes you on upwards to a ladder-stile.