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Moel-y-Gest — 7.1 km Running Route

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Moel-y-Gest is a 7.1 km (4.4 miles) loop in Borth-y-Gêst, Wales: hilly, with 258 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

258 mAscent
Paved30%Paved
4/5Hilly
Moel-y-Gest running route
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Location: Borth-y-Gêst, Wales

Explore the scenic beauty around Borth-y-Gest, Wales, with this 7.1km loop. This route, featuring a substantial 258m ascent, largely follows paved surfaces as it takes you from the charming village, past Tyddyn Llwyn Holiday Park, and up towards Moel-y-Gest before circling back via Llyn Gareg-wen. While offering impressive views across the landscape, prepare for a consistent climb.

Ideal for those seeking a challenging but accessible run, this route is perfect for building hill strength or enjoying a vigorous workout in a picturesque setting. Its mostly paved nature makes it suitable for regular training runs, even when the weather is less predictable, though always come prepared for changes in conditions.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.1 km loop in Borth-y-Gêst, Wales with around 258 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 36 metres of climb per kilometre, 258 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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