Routes up
Fron-wen routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Car Park at Llyn CelynModerate
The standard route up Fron-wen starts from the car park at Llyn Celyn, it follows a well-trodden path that gradually ascends the mountain offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Car Park at Llyn CelynGrade 1 Scramble
This route takes a more adventurous path up the North Ridge, it involves some scrambling over rocky terrain, suitable for those with a head for heights.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Base of South FaceGrade 2 Climb
The South Face offers a challenging climb with several pitches, climbers should be experienced and carry appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Fron-wen today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Fron-wen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 546m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Fron-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 07:01, sunset 16:51
9h 51m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:50 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:56.
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About Fron-wen
Fron-wen is 546 m (1,791 ft) high with 42 m of prominence. It is in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales. OS grid reference SO181660. It is the 4th highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye. The nearest summits are Great Rhos (2.1 km), Black Mixen (2.2 km) and Great Creigiau (2.9 km).
How high is Fron-wen?
Fron-wen is 546 metres high with 42 metres of prominence.
Where is Fron-wen?
Fron-wen is listed in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Are there routes for Fron-wen?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Fron-wen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Fron-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 Fron-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.
