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Pumlumon Fach routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Nant-y-moch ReservoirModerate
This route ascends Pumlumon Fach from the south, offering scenic views of the surrounding hills and valleys, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from PonterwydModerate
The west approach offers a longer hike with a gradual ascent, passing through varied terrain including moorland and forest
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from MaesnantGrade 1
This scramble involves some easy rock climbing sections on the east ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent of Pumlumon Fach
Northern TraverseHiking · 12km · from Eisteddfa GurigChallenging
This challenging route traverses the northern slopes of Pumlumon Fach, offering expansive views and a remote hiking experience
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pumlumon Fach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Pumlumon Fach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 664m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pumlumon Fach 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 16:53
9h 50m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:58.
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About Pumlumon Fach
Pumlumon Fach is 664 m (2,178 ft) high with 19 m of prominence. It is in Ceredigion, Wales. It is the 5th highest of the 6 summits Peakify lists in Ceredigion. The nearest summits are Pumlumon Fawr (0.5 km), Pen Pumlumon Llygad-bychan (1.2 km) and Pen Cerrig Tewion (1.4 km).
How high is Pumlumon Fach?
Pumlumon Fach is 664 metres high with 19 metres of prominence.
Where is Pumlumon Fach?
Pumlumon Fach is listed in Ceredigion, Wales.
Are there routes for Pumlumon Fach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Pumlumon Fach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Pumlumon Fach 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 Pumlumon Fach?
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.
