Moel Cae’r-defaid

Moel Cae’r-defaid is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 1,742 feet. Moel Cae’r-defaid is situated near the locality , as well as near .
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,742 feet
  • Description: hill (531.1m) in Gwynedd
  • Also known as: “Moel Cae’r-defaid West Top” and “Moel Caer-Defaid”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Rhobell Fawr and Dduallt.

Peak
Photo: Barry Hunter, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a mountain and the site of an ancient volcano that was active during the Early Ordovician period in the Arenig range within the .

Peak
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is a mountain in central , . It is the sister peak of . It lies north of the A494 between and .

Historic building
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is a historic building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Llanfachreth and Brithdir.

Village
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is a village approximately three miles north-east of , , in the community of within the historic boundaries of , Wales.

Village
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is a small hamlet on the outskirts of , in the community of . The Arts and Crafts Movement is a Grade I listed building in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.

Village
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is a village and community in , Wales, near the southern end of . It is one of the most sparsely populated communities in Wales. is situated 6 miles northeast of Moel Cae’r-defaid.

Moel Cae’r-defaid

Latitude
52.80553° or 52° 48′ 20″ north
Longitude
-3.78056° or 3° 46′ 50″ west
Elevation
1,742 feet (531 metres)
Open location code
9C4RR649+6Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3522582286
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
12612392
Wiki­data ID
Q20600126
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In Other Languages

“Moel Cae’r-defaid” goes by many names.
  • Welsh: “Moel Cae’r-defaid”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ffridd Graig-Fach and Ffridd Graig-wen.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Craig y Benglog and Coed y Brenin Forest.

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Worth a closer look: Bangor and Tywyn.

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