Wales
Foel Fenlli
511M
1676FT
About Foel Fenlli
Situated near New Mills, this 511-metre peak is a notable Welsh Marilyn within the Brecon Beacons. Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, it reaches 1676 feet at its summit, providing a clear objective for hillwalkers seeking to explore the high ground of this popular region.
Key Statistics
Rank
317th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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152.4m
Nearest Town
Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd
Geology
Foel Fenlli is shaped from the Elwy Formation. This rugged path consists of layers of compressed mud, silt, and sandstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SJ164600
Latitude
53.1306°N
Longitude
3.2509°W
Did You Know?
- •The summit is crowned by a massive Iron Age hillfort, likely the seat of a king named Benlli, where thousands of Roman coins were once unearthed. It’s essentially an ancient piggy bank with a spectacular view.
- •It sits directly on the Offa's Dyke Path, offering views that stretch across the Vale of Clwyd to the Snowdonian peaks. On a clear day, you can see exactly where you'd rather be if the wind picks up.
- •The neighboring Bwlch Penbarras pass features a 25% gradient on its western side. It’s the kind of incline that makes modern car engines scream in existential dread and cyclists question their hobby.
- •Archaeologists discovered a Bronze Age burial mound nestled within the later Iron Age ramparts. It seems the ancients were just as obsessed with 'location, location, location' as any modern property developer.
- •The ascent is a short, sharp shock to the system that ensures you reach the top looking like a beetroot. You’ll spend the entire climb being silently judged by the more casual walkers heading toward Moel Famau's easy tower.