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Foel Fras routes: 5 ways to the top
Drum and Foel Fras CircularHiking · 14km · from Aber Falls Car ParkModerate
This route takes you from Aber Falls through the scenic Carneddau range, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Foel Fras via Llyn AnafonHiking · 12km · from AbergwyngregynModerate
The path follows a gentle ascent past Llyn Anafon, providing a picturesque approach to the summit.
Foel Fras via Bwlch y DdeufaenHiking · 16km · from Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car ParkModerate
Starting from Bwlch y Ddeufaen, this route offers a less crowded path to the summit, with expansive views.
Carneddau TraverseHiking · 20km · from Ogwen ValleyDifficult
This challenging traverse covers several peaks in the Carneddau range, including Foel Fras, and is suited for experienced hikers.
Foel Fras and Drum from LlanfairfechanHiking · 18km · from LlanfairfechanDifficult
This loop route begins in Llanfairfechan and takes you over Drum before reaching Foel Fras, offering a full day of hiking.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Foel Fras today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Foel Fras each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 529m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Foel Fras 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 07:04, sunset 16:53
9h 49m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:54 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:58.
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About Foel Fras
Foel Fras is 529 m (1,735 ft) high with 68 m of prominence. It is in Aberystwyth to Welshpool, Wales. OS grid reference SN765926. It is the 7th highest of the 38 summits Peakify lists in Aberystwyth to Welshpool. The nearest summits are Pen y Darren (1.7 km), Banc Llechwedd-mawr (2.9 km) and Drosgol (4.8 km).
How high is Foel Fras?
Foel Fras is 529 metres high with 68 metres of prominence.
Where is Foel Fras?
Foel Fras is listed in Aberystwyth to Welshpool, Wales.
Are there routes for Foel Fras?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Foel Fras, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Drum and Foel Fras Circular (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Foel Fras 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 Fras?
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.
