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Foel y Groes routes: 4 ways to the top
North RidgeScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Aran Benllyn Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge of Foel y Groes offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding valleys, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a Grade 1 scramble.
South RidgeHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from LlanuwchllynHiking
The South Ridge route is a scenic hike that takes you through varied terrain, offering panoramic views of the Aran range and beyond.
East FaceScrambling · 4km · from Cwm CywarchGrade 2 Scramble
The East Face provides a more challenging scramble with steeper sections, requiring careful navigation and a good head for heights.
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Dinas MawddwyHiking
The West Approach is a longer hike that traverses through lush valleys and offers a gradual ascent to the summit, ideal for a full-day adventure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Foel y Groes today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Foel y Groes each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 582m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Foel y Groes 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 16:52
9h 48m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:54 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:56.
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About Foel y Groes
Foel y Groes is 582 m (1,909 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Bala to Welshpool, Wales. OS grid reference SH918235. It is the 12th highest of the 42 summits Peakify lists in Bala to Welshpool. The nearest summits are Moel y Cerrig Duon (0.8 km), Bryn Glas (2.1 km) and Carreg y Big (3.5 km).
How high is Foel y Groes?
Foel y Groes is 582 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Foel y Groes?
Foel y Groes is listed in Bala to Welshpool, Wales.
Are there routes for Foel y Groes?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Foel y Groes, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Foel y Groes 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 y Groes?
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.
