Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras up Llwytmor: route map, distance and time
849 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Llanfairfechan mapped track junction.
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras starts at about 218 m and gains 802 m over 8.8 km to 837 m on the track. The first kilometre climbs 122 m. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 7 km, which climbs 189 m at an average of 19%. The final 0.8 km eases to the top.
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras at a glance
| Distance | 8.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 830 m |
| Climb on the track | 802 m up, 186 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 218 m to 937 m (summit 849 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 22%, from 6.1 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 8% of the way |
| Time up | 3h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Llanfairfechan mapped track junction |
| Start grid reference | SH 689 737 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 689 692 |
| Parking | No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby |
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Llanfair Arms1.1 km
- Afternoon 2 A Tea1.2 km
- Riverside Cafe1.4 km
- Seagrass2.0 km
- Public toilets1.2 km
- Public toilets1.6 km
- Platt's Farm1.5 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 340 m | +122 m | 12% | SH 689 728 |
| 2 km | 414 m | +74 m | 7% | SH 695 721 |
| 3 km | 524 m | +110 m | 11% | SH 698 712 |
| 4 km | 607 m | +83 m | 8% | SH 704 705 |
| 5 km | 749 m | +142 m | 14% | SH 708 696 |
| 6 km | 730 m | -19 m | -2% | SH 705 687 |
| 7 km | 919 m | +189 m | 19% | SH 697 682 |
| 8 km | 808 m | -111 m | -11% | SH 694 687 |
| 8.8 km | 837 m | +30 m | 4% | SH 689 692 |
How long Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 4h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 4h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 50m | 6h 5m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:13. Start by 12:18 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:11. Start by 12:16 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Llwytmor summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Llwytmor right now. The main Llwytmor page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Llwytmor forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Snowdonia forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Llwytmor
More about Llwytmor, with the live forecast.
Challenges that include Llwytmor
More walks from Llanfairfechan mapped track junction
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Llanfairfechan via Drum and northern ridge up Carnedd Llewelyn
- Llanfairfechan via Drum and northern ridge up Foel Grach
- Llanfairfechan via Drum and northern ridge up Foel-fras
- Llanfairfechan via Drum and northern ridge up Garnedd Uchaf
- Drum from Llanfairfechan up Drum
Other routes up Llwytmor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergwyngregyn via Drum and Foel-fras | 8.4 km one way | 780 m | 3h 0m | Hard |
| Bwlch y Ddeufaen via Drum and Foel-fras | 8.2 km one way | 660 m | 2h 45m | Hard |
| Abergwyngregyn via Llyn Anafon | 7.7 km one way | 800 m | 2h 50m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 689 737, the summit at SH 689 692), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras: questions and answers
How far is Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras?
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras is 8.8 km one way to the summit of Llwytmor, with 830 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 17.6 km.
How long does Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras take?
About 3h 10m to the summit of Llwytmor and 4h 55m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 5m for the round trip.
How steep is Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras?
The steepest 500 m averages about 22%, starting 6.1 km from the start, and 8% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras climbs 802 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras?
Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras starts from Llanfairfechan mapped track junction. The grid reference is SH 689 737. No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby
Is Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras today?
By 12:18 at the latest. Sunset on Llwytmor today is 18:13, Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras takes about 4h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Llanfairfechan via Drum and Foel-fras?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.