Moel y Gest
This hill near Porthmadog offers fine views over North Wales including the Llŷn Peninsula, the Rhinogydd, Moelwynion, Moel Hebog, and Snowdon.
This walk starts at the lovely harbour in Porthmadog and follows the coastal path south to Borth-y-Gest. Here you can leave the coast and follow a footpath north west to the hill summit which stands at a height of 263 m (863 ft). It's a lovely spot with fine views back down to Porthmadog and the adjacent river estuary. As well as the great views you will also find a hillfort which shows some resemblance to the "nuclear forts" of the Early Middle Ages found in Scotland. After taking in the views the route descends back to Porthmadog on the same paths.
For a longer route try our Circular Walk around Porthmadog which visits the lovely beach at Morfa Bychan before climbing to Moel y Gest.
Moel y Gest Ordnance Survey Map 
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Moel y Gest Open Street Map 
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Moel y Gest OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Moel y Gest Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Slopes of Moel y Gest. Looking up to Moel y Gest quarry, on the northern side of the hill.
East summit of Moel y Gest. Looking northeast.
Old barn on the slopes of Moel y Gest
Harlech view from Moel y Gest summit
Borth y Gest. Viewed from Moel y Gest, looking over the Glaslyn Estuary to the Rhinog mountains.
