Moel Eilio

A short sharp walk to the top gives you stunning views of all the big mountains, including Snowdon and superb views over Anglesey and several lakes. Best of all the fit can make a good day walk by walking the undulating ridge to Snowdon. Best route is from Waunfawr and along the ridge to Snowdon then down the Rangers or Rhyd Ddu and get the Sherpa back to Waunfawr

(Written by: PlasYNant)

While dwafed by its larger, more famous brethren in the Glyders, Carneddau, and of course Snowdon, Moel Eilio packs a punch well above its weight, largely as a result of the truly astounding views from the top. While many of the routes up leave little to speak of, on a good day, this hill provides a perfect viewing platform for the Glyders, Tryfan, the Carneddau, the Nantlle Ridge, and of course the giant of the area, the Snowdon Massif. Worth climbing if only for this view, combining with the surrounding hills provides a highly recommendable horseshoe route, or for the ultra-fit, a long undulating route onto Snowdon itself. And the best part is, you'll probably have it all to yourself too.

(Written by: lampetarian)