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Moelfre
Moelfre from Harlech.jpg
Highest point
Elevation 589 m (1,932 ft)
Prominence 162 m
Parent peak Y Llethr
Listing Marilyn, Dewey
Geography
Location Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range Rhinogydd, Snowdonia
OS grid SH 62623 24592
Topo map OS Landranger 124

Moelfre is a hill in Wales on the far western edge of the Snowdonia National Park, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy, 5 miles (8.0 km) from the village of Llanbedr and about 10 miles (16 km) from the town of Harlech. It forms part of the Rhinogydd range. Moelfre reaches a height of 589 metres (1,932 ft).

Moelfre is a prominent peak that separates Cwm Nantcol from Ysgethin Valley. Moelfre is also known for a legend of three women who worked on the sabbath and were turned into standing stones.

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