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Foel Lwyd routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Capel CurigModerate
This route ascends the north ridge of Foel Lwyd, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East ApproachHiking · 4km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from LlanfairfechanModerate
The east approach provides a gentle ascent with panoramic views, ideal for a leisurely hike.
South Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from PenmaenmawrGrade 1 Scramble
The south face offers a straightforward scramble, suitable for those with some experience.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 2km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from AbergwyngregynGrade 2 Scramble
The west ridge climb is more challenging, requiring careful navigation and climbing skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Foel Lwyd today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Foel Lwyd each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 600m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Foel Lwyd 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 16:52
9h 46m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:57 and starts 16:00. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:56.
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About Foel Lwyd
Foel Lwyd is 600 m (1,969 ft) high with 53 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 139th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Tal y Fan (1.0 km), Carnedd y Ddelw (2.2 km) and Drum (3.0 km).
How high is Foel Lwyd?
Foel Lwyd is 600 metres high with 53 metres of prominence.
Where is Foel Lwyd?
Foel Lwyd is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Foel Lwyd?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Foel Lwyd, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Foel Lwyd 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 Lwyd?
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.
