Logged Visits:

16th Sep 2023  14:02  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Visited on a circular walk from Bedgellert up Moel Hebog with Dearne Valley Walking Group. A misty day with very limited views.

Trig Pillar ©Steve Pennock
Trig Pillar ©Steve Pennock
The Spider ©Steve Pennock

20th Aug 2023  14:00  by SebastienCale

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

A welcome sight after a tricky ascent in very strong winds and low visibility. Up from Beddgelert and descent via Bwlch Meillionen and a very nice walk back through the forest. Final ascent is well cairned but you do need to keep an eye on the path.

9th Feb 2023  12:20  by gower lad

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Straight up from Beddgelert, a cold front passing over last night cleared away the low lying cloud bank of the last few days leaving a full panorama of Snowdonia. Onwards to Rhyd Ddu.

9th Feb 2023  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The Mighty Hebog is a slog whichever route you choose. The one straight up from Beddgelert is by far the best and raises the pulse. A celebration of a cup of tea and a biccy was shared at the pillar before going through "Middle Earth" to reach Moel y Ogof and Moel Lefn. Mighty Hebog is for Burt Bacharach who passed away today (another one bites the dust). Had a little weep to "Walk on By" when driving home...not The Stranglers version.

24th Jan 2023  12:36  by Kabugh20

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

23rd Mar 2022  11:32  by retired trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

no spider no flush bracket

5th Mar 2022  13:41  by MDK

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Started from the National Trust car park near Pont Aberglaslyn (SH597 462) and took the path beside the river towards Beddgelert. Aberglaslyn was in full flow and made a spectacular start to the day. Not far along this path is the entrance to what appears to be a disused (iron ore?) mine. After about 45 minutes we approached Beddgelert, with a short detour to visit Gelert's grave. We began our ascent to Moel Hebog from the car park (£6) near The Goat Hotel, taking the path by the railway before turning left at the post marking the way. Most of the route is straightforward, but then becomes quite a scramble, with no obvious path, and is challenging (bear in mind, I am nearly 60) and I began to have thoughts about risk assessments. Just before the final ascent, we met a delightful couple Tom and Max, with their dog Indie on a circular walk, that included an easier descent via Beddgelert Forest. After one more scramble, the route becomes easier. At the top, the spectacular panorama soon made us realise that the effort is well worth making. As mentioned earlier, we returned via the forest to Beddgelert and then back along the river. According to the 'phone app, we covered about 18km from start to finish. I did think about awarding 10, but I'm saving that for St. Kilda. (If the NT shop had some cherry curd in stock, I might have given a 10.)

©MDK

23rd Dec 2021  14:00  by TonyOD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Visited on a pretty grotty December day, climbed from the southern side and very steep and loose and horrible it was too. Weather foul, wind and rain, no views. Didn't stick around very long to inspect the trig but it looked pretty bashed up.

16th Sep 2021  00:00  by Trigpointerrier

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

17th Jun 2021  11:31  by Walking with Gerald

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Steep walk almost a scramble in places, fantastic location. No flush bracket.

20th Sep 2020  15:25  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

15th Sep 2020  13:24  by 1473

Gridref: SH 56481 46939   FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

A bit of a slog up from Beddgelert, but excellent panorama. Trig infested with flies, just like all the neighbouring cairns.

©1473

2nd Aug 2020  12:34  by gmoseley88

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Found on a walk from Cwm Pennant, which also included Moel yr Ogof and Moel Lefn.

19th Jan 2020  22:09  by mjwjones

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

once with Emma

16th Jul 2019  12:09  by aussierules

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Part of a circular routes from Beddgelert, returning via forest.

2nd May 2019  11:10  by robcross

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

17th Apr 2019  12:30  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Part of 8 mile circular route from Cwm Pennant, very steep ascent from NW, we were very happy to see the trig when we reached the top, clear, hot and sunny but very hazy so couldn't see very far in any direction, trig and trig base seem to be falling apart. Careful when standing by trig because some of the stone work is very loose.

17th Nov 2018  12:12  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Visited with P61 and Brunshaw taking in Moel yr Ogof,Moel Lefn & Castell.What an amazing summit with extensive 360 views in great weather & good company.Calling at Conwy on the way home for a pint in the George & Dragon & a sit down chippy tea at The Archway.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic

17th Nov 2018  12:12  by painterman61

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Done on the Nuthall route good paths and a bit of scrambling to the top trig has damage and no flush bracket Views clear and sunny today could see for miles.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top looking to the rarely clear snowdon ©painterman61
take a break ©painterman61
view to coast ©painterman61

10th Nov 2018  10:14  by Jeff Trig Point

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

damaged and flush bracket missing

©Jeff Trig Point

29th Sep 2018  14:07  by greenbell

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

On the way out of the beauty of Southern Snowdonia, a great way to finish visiting the north which somehow we always miss out. Quiet on the hill today, from Beddgelert after seeing the trains. Cloud growing from the SW and catching Snowdonia, Siabod holding the horizon with an autumnal glaze over Lleyn and Yns Mon. Rhobell Fawr catching a little sun late in the day.

18th Jul 2018  13:21  by ger

Gridref: SH 56485 46944   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Approach from Beddgelert. Stone built pillar has some stones missing - also FB is missing. Good views of sea & mountain.

13th May 2018  12:30  by Captainbob542

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Great views

13th May 2018  11:32  by Arrfur

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

12th May 2018  12:17  by Do you Always Get Lost

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th May 2018  09:40  by Dan Baddeley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

26th Oct 2017  22:42  by Wayne Mac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

18th Oct 2017  12:39  by elaine grayson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

17th Sep 2017  13:08  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Dropped off by Ellie the driver at Cwrt Isaf to the west. Walked up the path to Bwlch Meillionen then stomped up SW along the fence line to the trig. Fantastic views! Walked down following the path to the NW to Cwm Cloch SIaf, Beddgelert Welsh Highland Railway station and ending up in Beddgelert for a cuppa and our lift! 782m Me, Jon

Amazing views and threatening skies 782m Me, Jon ©dpeberdy

27th Aug 2017  11:45  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

2nd Jul 2017  11:58  by Jordanelouise

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

13th Jun 2017  20:17  by caierith

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

12th May 2017  00:00  by Roxytammy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

6th May 2017  12:31  by AsherMarley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

1st May 2017  13:48  by Downfaller

Gridref: SH 56488 46944   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked in Beddgelert and walked up the FP over the WHR line. Lovely sunny day but windy above 350m once out of the shelter of the valley. Nice pull up to the summit. Took shelter behind the wall to eat lunch. Great 360 views in the breaks of low cloud. Traditional stone pillar looking weather beaten and relieved of its FB and plug.(filled). Descent off N side down the forestry block. Nice day out

1st May 2017  00:00  by nozzer

Gridref: SH 56486 46943   FB Number: NO FB  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

30th Jan 2017  13:30  by Dusty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Pillar
Spider

29th Dec 2016  11:02  by Peterwth

Gridref: SH 56481 46943   FB Number: MISSING  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Plate missing. No views today cloud locked. Good climb from Beddgelert Forest.

13th Oct 2016  13:57  by mntainman

FB Number: MISSING  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Moel Hebog

13th Oct 2016  12:17  by kat04

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

just wow!

©kat04

9th Sep 2016  12:45  by happitor

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Gale force wind and thick cloud so views poor but very atmospheric spot. FB missing from stone built pillar.

9th Sep 2016  12:13  by Loz&Bib

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

4th May 2016  12:45  by Cas-gwent

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Superb hill and a stone trig, shame it is somewhat damaged with FB lost, well worth a visit.

31st Jan 2016  11:02  by Trig Runner

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Hard Climb from Beddgelert but worth it.

©Trig Runner

3rd Oct 2015  11:30  by VinceTP

Gridref: SH 56481 46940   FB Number: MISSING  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

lovely day. great views. About my 4th visit. trig in poor condition needs a one TLC ??

27th Sep 2015  10:12  by underhill

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

24th May 2015  15:15  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

27th Dec 2014  00:00  by Ronaldo333

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

29th Mar 2014  12:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Excellent walk from Beddgelert .. Weather & views good ..

16th Nov 2013  12:28  by sven

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A tremendous walk up from the Beddgelert carpark. Take the blue route - Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu then fork off on the yellow arrow route (Poucher Route 42) Good varied walking, grassy, rocky, scrambly and broken trails. Excellent views all around. I really rate this hill as I haven't climbed it since 1983. Descent to Bwlch Meillonion and thence through the plantations via the boggy paths. FB has been levered off and nicked. Nothing is sacred it seems.

10th Nov 2013  15:00  by Merthyr_boy

Gridref: SH 56484 46943   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

22nd Aug 2013  16:44  by shropshire lasses

FB Number: GONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

found while caching spectacular views 360 degrees great weather

13th Jul 2013  12:21  by g4wsb

Gridref: SH 56490 46953   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Walk from Moel Ddu to here returning to Llyn Cwmystradllyn reservoir. Missing stonework.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

7th Jun 2013  14:43  by ProSpec

Gridref: SH 56481 46939   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Did this as part of the three Moel Hebog Nuttalls, glorious day, clear views all round!

8th Mar 2013  15:29  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Trade route up from Bedgellert. Superb little mountain though gusty today with limited views

©Triggers

18th Sep 2012  15:49  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SH 56480 46940   FB Number: GONE  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Pillar badly damaged but a fantastic location , walk in from the N . Great views second visit.

13th May 2012  11:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: GONE  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

From north car park, up main road, across bridge & onto tourist route then onto bag the other 2 Hewitts in brisk windy conditions. Then forest to road & back to Beddgelert.

21st Jan 2012  13:00  by IgnoredAmbience

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

FB missing, very gusty on top, rain set in as we began the descent. On a circular walk with the Imperial College Fellwanderers from the IC Mountain Hut.

12th Nov 2011  11:00  by trigging on an island

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Got an early start today, walking up on the well defined path from Beddgelert. The overnight low cloud was still hanging around the top depriving me of any view, but on the positive at least it was still very mild for the time of year. I descended to Bwlch Meillionen whilst the view over to Snowdon came and then went again. I finished off by going through the plantation and then getting the Sherpa bus back from Rhyd Ddu.

10th Sep 2011  17:17  by PeterKirkwood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

8th Sep 2011  18:35  by stonestreaker

FB Number: GONE  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker

7th Aug 2011  17:05  by stignest

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

2nd visit. actually seen something this time. with andy ball & tom watkins plus mrs nest. hebog trio. decent off south to Bryn Banog.

28th May 2011  11:50  by hotbox16

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Cracking walk to the top! Damaged Trig but great views

20th Nov 2010  12:15  by Father Ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Tricky one to score. Poor condition and no views for me from the top today. Shame as the other mountains around were clear. I did the Nutall route which is probably a bit out of date as it stats in the campsite. There is no parking in the campsite now and one of the tracks is now a railway. I think many now start from Beddgelert village itself.

26th Jun 2010  13:21  by AndyKeen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

Perfect clear day! Sunday crowds on Snowdon, and we saw 2 groups of people all day. One of the best trig views so far.

24th May 2010  00:00  by rosieb

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

19th Sep 2009  13:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Beddgelert. Weather wet at first, but turned into a lovely day. Clear views of Snowdon from the top.

©Trigglets

31st Jan 2009  00:00  by yt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

1st Nov 2008  13:16  by Terry L

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Stone pillar in danger of crumbling from the bottom. FB missing. Asphalt plug. Public. Access Land. Snowdonia National Park. New path out of Beddgelert alongside restored Welsh Highland Railway, then well-known path from Cwm Cloch leading up to steep, rocky, sometimes scrambly, ascent up onto the summit plateau. A real mountain trig in an absolutely stunning location.

Moel Hebog pillar

23rd Sep 2008  13:18  by stignest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

hard to give a higher score in that we saw nothing. from cwm pennant. with Adele. nearly didnt summit.. was just attrocious weather. windy and very wet. arried on to m.y.o. and m.lefn by which time the weather had improved dramatically... how fickle.

21st Sep 2008  14:50  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SH 56484 46949   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Another with missing flush bracket.

Moel Hebog Pleasant summit area.
Moel Hebog The trig.
Moel Hebog Location and plug.

17th Jun 2008  11:43  by Bridgeman

FB Number: GONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from Beddgelert taking in Moel-yr-Ogof and Moel Lefn. Cloud came down before reaching summit hence no views. A cold bleak place today despite it being June.

Moel Hebog Trig Point ©Bridgeman

25th May 2008  00:00  by Taff Wrexham

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

26th Apr 2008  12:04  by splash

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

1st Oct 2007  10:00  by TRIGMAN

Gridref: SH 56488 46938   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The Moel Hebog Trig Pillar is missing the flush plate and the views to the Nantlle Ridge are spectacular.

Moel Hebog Triangulation Pillar Moel Hebog Triangulation Pillar

2nd Jul 2007  13:02  by theblack

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Followed the Nuttalls route, good climb up. Trig in good order. Cloud cleared part way down to give good views.

Trig ©theblack

5th Apr 2007  00:00  by gwynmoseley

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

23rd Oct 2006  00:00  by caroleengel

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

24th Sep 2006  13:00  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

2nd Jun 2006  11:27  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Last top of the day having crossed lefn and yr ogof first from the campsite. no obvious deterioiration from other posters. Two parking options from thsi side the layby just N of the campsite or further N in the main FC park. Care needed on return as the new extension of the Welsh highland line is playing merry hell with the permissive FC tracks

8th May 2006  12:56  by cavinguk

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

14th Apr 2006  13:00  by Philtheman

Gridref: SH 56484 46943   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

A good scramble up a rocky slope from Beddgelert. Fabulous all-round views from the trig point.

Moel Hebog trig point Author and family on a beautiful day in April 2006

7th Apr 2005  20:26  by beedeedee

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©beedeedee

2nd Mar 2005  13:26  by barryhunter

FB Number: GONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Excellent Weather (abit with a small snowstorm on the way up) meant superb views, very cold and crisp with snow for the upper section. Trig in reasonable condition, but FB is now just a recess, and plug appears to be Tar. Previous Log for 1/1/97: Visited sometime around this time... Good Views greated us on this day due to a spell of good weather.

the trig and view to NW ©barryhunter
spider ©barryhunter
FB recess? ©barryhunter
trig and view to SE ©barryhunter
©barryhunter

18th Sep 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: no FB  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, stonebuilt, asphalt plug, no sign of FB nor scar (poor light but should be vis).

29th May 2003  23:49  by Crwydryn

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Stone built square, foundationds crumbling. Flush bracket stolen some time between Sept 96 and Dec 99. 45th visit

15th Dec 2001  14:00  by dpeberdy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

beautiful day - very cold and frosty but so clear and sunny. Up from Cwn Pennant and up and over into Beddgelert. 783m Me, Lou, Jo Ian

21st Oct 2001  14:05  by Chalky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

29th Jul 2001  00:00  by IWC

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2001  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

5th May 2000  15:24  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

most recent visit around this time cant remeber state of pillar though

21st Feb 2000  11:00  by Marshsand

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited on the "Nuttall" Moel Hebog Ridge walk (4.1)

30th Dec 1998  14:30  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Caernarfonshire. A damp day but a good winter walk.

19th May 1997  13:37  by mad max

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

27th Dec 1996  22:10  by Robert Kemp

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

9th Sep 1996  13:00  by Crwydryn

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Stoe built square, foundation crumbling

20th Feb 1996  00:00  by gowrie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

sun, snow ice and magnificent views

7th May 1995  00:00  by ad-lib

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

8th Oct 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Local stone, FB and plug missing.

27th May 1992  12:20  by fasgadh

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Stone built and intact on my visit

17th Jul 1991  18:34  by Cootking

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

4th May 1991  14:50  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Above date most recent of three visits, first on 01/04/1979. Good viewpoint on a rocky top.

30th Mar 1991  12:30  by MikeG

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Over the years I have climbed Moel Hebog numerous times when staying at the former Forestry Commission Campsite at Beddgelert. Volume 1 of my Nuttall's guide to the Mountains of England and Wales shows I completed the Moel Hebog Ridge (Walk 4.1.) on the 30/3/91 with my family and dog Sam

29th Mar 1986  12:00  by arranc

Gridref: SH 56500 46900   FB Number: S8510  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

wdp onto ridge, plod over grass and boulders. strong W wind. hail flecks, then snow. clamber over loose boulders and snow patches in mist. Passed 6 others on ascent. Both fell on treacherous grass slopes on descent.

1st Jan 1985  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th May 1984  00:00  by tim747

FB Number: S8510  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10