Moel Eilio is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales, that is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of Snowdon itself. It has two subsidiary tops, Foel Gron and Foel Goch (Eilio). The average annual temperature of the mountain is around . During the winter season, some significant accumulations of snowfall is known to take place on Moel Eilio, due to its relatively flat, grassy slopes.
A popular ascent starts from Llanberis and climbs by way of Bwlch y Groes and then the north ridge of the hill.
Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion form a curved ridge tracking generally south-west towards Snowdon and can provide a less common route to ascend Snowdon.Marsh, Terry (1984). The Summits of Snowdonia (London: Robert Hale, 1984). .Marsh, Terry. The Mountains of Wales (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1985). .Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. .
A small lake lies below the summit; Llyn Dwythwch.
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External links www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Moel Eilio and surrounding area Walking Routes to the Summit of Moel Eilio