Routes up
Glanfeinion Hill routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Glanfeinion FarmModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
West ApproachHiking · 6km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from West TrailheadModerate
A longer approach from the west, providing a gentle ascent with varied terrain.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from East Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
An exciting scramble up the east face, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 3km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from North Base CampGrade 2 Climb
A challenging climb up the north ridge, requiring technical skills and equipment.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Glanfeinion Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 535m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Glanfeinion Hill 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 07:02, sunset 16:52
9h 50m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:52 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:56.
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About Glanfeinion Hill
Glanfeinion Hill is 535 m (1,755 ft) high with 28 m of prominence. It is in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales. OS grid reference SO033846. It is the 6th highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye. The nearest summits are Yr Allt West Top (2.1 km), Pegwn Mawr (3.6 km) and Coed y Gaer (2.9 km).
How high is Glanfeinion Hill?
Glanfeinion Hill is 535 metres high with 28 metres of prominence.
Where is Glanfeinion Hill?
Glanfeinion Hill is listed in Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Are there routes for Glanfeinion Hill?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Glanfeinion Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Glanfeinion Hill 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 Glanfeinion Hill?
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.
