Foel
Mountain in Wales · 460 m
The hike up Foel
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Foel?
Foel is 460 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 45 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Foel?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.2 km one way with 231 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 35 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Foel?
The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 5.2 km on foot · ↑ 231 m · about 2 h 35 min round trip. Alternative: Home Farm Yard (south of the peak) (about 10.7 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Foel in Conquer?
Yes — Foel is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Foel in the app
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