United KingdomWalesFoel y Bwlch

Foel y Bwlch

Mountain in Wales · 352 m

352 m
Elevation
46 m
Prominence
12.4 km
Hike length one way
52.7067, -3.5712
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Foel y Bwlch

12.4 km
one way
258 m
of ascent
6 h 4 min
round trip

The route starts at Penyffordd Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

317 m12.4 km · 352 m

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Parking and starting point

1Penyffordd Car ParkRecommended
parking · east of the peak
12.4 km on foot · ↑ 258 m · about 6 h 4 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Dol-y-Bont Common
parking · west of the peak
about 20.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Foel y Bwlch?

Foel y Bwlch is 352 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 46 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Foel y Bwlch?

From Penyffordd Car Park it is about 12.4 km one way with 258 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 4 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Foel y Bwlch?

The nearest parking is Penyffordd Car Park (east of the peak) — 12.4 km on foot · ↑ 258 m · about 6 h 4 min round trip. Alternative: Dol-y-Bont Common (west of the peak) (about 20.2 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 y Bwlch in Conquer?

Yes — Foel y Bwlch 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.

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