Wales
Foel Grach
975M
3200FT
About Foel Grach
Part of the elite Welsh 3000s, Foel Grach is the eighth-highest peak in Wales, though its rounded, grassy shoulders lack the jagged drama of its neighbors. It’s essentially a very high, very cold, and very scenic waiting room for the next summit.
Key Statistics
Rank
8th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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41.7m
Nearest Town
Llanllechid
Geology
You are walking across an ancient landscape of hardened volcanic lava and ash, layered with compressed silt and sandstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH688659
Latitude
53.1740°N
Longitude
3.9644°W
Did You Know?
- •It stands as the eighth-highest summit in Wales at 975 meters. This makes it an essential, if somewhat breathless, tick-box on the legendary Welsh 3000s circuit.
- •A stone emergency refuge is tucked just below the summit cairn. It’s the perfect place to reconsider your life choices while waiting for a localized monsoon to pass.
- •On a perfectly clear day, the views stretch across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. You might even spot the Mourne Mountains, provided you haven't been blinded by the horizontal sleet.
- •The broad summit plateau acts as a massive collector for winter snow. It often clings to the slopes long after the valleys have turned green, surprising hikers who forgot their gaiters.
- •Despite its impressive height, the summit feels more like a gentle bulge in the ridge than a dramatic peak. You’ll likely find yourself checking your GPS every five minutes just to make sure you’ve actually arrived.