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Walk up Moel-y-Gest from Borth-y-Gest., Porthmadog, Gwynedd

Walk up Moel-y-Gest from Borth-y-Gest.

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Here we have a vigorous walk from Borth-y-Gest over the two peaks of Moel-y-Gest, a rocky hill near Porthmadog.

Along the way

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Borth-y-GestThe starting point of the walk near Porthmadog.
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Moel-y-GestA rocky hill with twin summits, climbed on this vigorous walk.

The route

Distance6.5 km
Walking≈ 1 h 54
Running≈ 53 min
Climb↑ 276 m
RouteCircular

A 6.5 km circular route from Porthmadog to walk, run or cycle, with 276 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 276 m in total

Before you go

StartPorthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9TROpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe walk starts from the car park in Borth-y-Gest opposite the shop and café.
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