Y Foel
Mountain in Wales
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The hike up Y Foel
The route starts at Rhyd-y-benwch — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Y Foel?
Y Foel is 546 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 80 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Y Foel?
From Rhyd-y-benwch it is about 4.9 km one way with 287 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 26 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Y Foel?
The nearest parking is Rhyd-y-benwch (northeast of the peak) — 4.9 km on foot · ↑ 287 m · about 3 h 26 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 5.6 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 Y Foel in Conquer?
Yes — Y 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 Y Foel in the app
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