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Tor y Foel routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Talybont-on-UskModerate
This route starts from Talybont-on-Usk and follows a circular path, offering panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons.
Western ApproachHiking · 6km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LlangynidrModerate
The Western Approach begins from Llangynidr and ascends steadily to the summit, providing a quieter alternative.
Eastern RidgeHiking · 7km · 380 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Talybont ReservoirModerate
This route follows the eastern ridge from Talybont Reservoir, offering a scenic ascent with views over the water.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Tor y Foel today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Tor y Foel each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 551m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Tor y Foel 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 07:00, sunset 16:53
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:49 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:55 to 16:57.
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About Tor y Foel
Tor y Foel is 551 m (1,808 ft) high with 157 m of prominence. It is in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales. OS grid reference SO114194. It is the 12th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Llandovery to Monmouth. The nearest summits are Mynydd Llangynidr (4.4 km), Allt yr Esgair (5.0 km) and Allt Lwyd (3.6 km).
How high is Tor y Foel?
Tor y Foel is 551 metres high with 157 metres of prominence.
Where is Tor y Foel?
Tor y Foel is listed in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales.
Are there routes for Tor y Foel?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Tor y Foel, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Tor y Foel 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 Tor y Foel?
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.
