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Foel Wen routes: 4 ways to the top
Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from LlandrilloModerate
This route follows the ridge line from Llandrillo, offering expansive views of the surrounding valleys and peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
Direct AscentHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Bwlch y GroesModerate
A direct ascent from Bwlch y Groes, this route is shorter but steeper, providing a challenging hike with rewarding views at the summit.
Western ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from PentrefoelasModerate
Approaching from the west, this route offers a gradual ascent through scenic moorland, ideal for those seeking a less strenuous hike.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from LlandrilloGrade 1 Scramble
A Grade 1 scramble up the north ridge, providing an exciting challenge for those with basic scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Foel Wen today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Foel Wen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 691m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Foel Wen each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:50
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 15:59. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:55.
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About Foel Wen
Foel Wen is 691 m (2,266 ft) high with 59 m of prominence. It is in Powys, Wales. It is the 5th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Powys. The nearest summits are Foel Wen South Top (0.5 km), Tomle (1.4 km) and Mynydd Tarw (1.6 km).
How high is Foel Wen?
Foel Wen is 691 metres high with 59 metres of prominence.
Where is Foel Wen?
Foel Wen is listed in Powys, Wales.
Are there routes for Foel Wen?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Foel Wen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Foel Wen 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 Wen?
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.
