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Foel Ddu routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from LlanberisModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Llanberis, it offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and is suitable for most hikers.
Northwest Ridge AscentHiking · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Capel CurigModerate
The Northwest Ridge Ascent is a moderate hike starting from Capel Curig, it offers a mix of grassy paths and rocky sections with panoramic views.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from LlanberisGrade 1
The East Face Scramble is a Grade 1 scramble that provides a more adventurous route up Foel Ddu, it requires basic scrambling skills and a head for heights.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 2km · from Capel CurigGrade 3
The West Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 climb that requires technical climbing skills and equipment, it is suitable for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Foel Ddu today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Foel Ddu each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 591m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Foel Ddu each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:53
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:57.
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About Foel Ddu
Foel Ddu is 591 m (1,937 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. OS grid reference SH669460. It is the 140th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Moel-yr-hydd (0.6 km), Craig Stwlan (1.4 km) and Moelwyn Mawr North Ridge Top (1.2 km).
How high is Foel Ddu?
Foel Ddu is 591 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Foel Ddu?
Foel Ddu is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Foel Ddu?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Foel Ddu, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Foel Ddu today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Foel Ddu?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
