Wales
Foel Boeth
615M
2019FT
About Foel Boeth
Tucked away in the wild Arenig range, this grassy Nuttall sits as the lower twin to Gallt y Daren. It offers a remote, pathless experience for those seeking solitude away from the busier Eryri peaks. The terrain is often boggy, but the summit provides a clear, quiet vantage point overlooking the rugged Moel Llyfnant.
Key Statistics
Rank
155th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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16.8
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
The fell is built from layers of hardened mud and sand. This foundation is reinforced by tough, once-molten rock that cooled deep underground.
Classifications
Find It
Latitude
52.8914°N
Longitude
3.8152°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from the Welsh as 'Burnt Bare Hill.' While 'boeth' usually means hot or burnt, in a landscape context it often refers to land cleared by fire or an area particularly exposed to the elements.
- •It is distinguished from its neighbour, Gallt y Daren, by being the lower of the two 'twin tops' on this ridge; both are classified as Nuttalls, making this a necessary detour for peak-baggers completing the list.
- •From the small stone pile at the summit, you get a front-row view of the massive western crags of Arenig Fawr and, to the west, the distinctive profile of the Rhinogydd across the Trawsfynydd moorland.
- •Despite a name suggesting the hill has been scorched, you are significantly more likely to finish the walk with saturated boots than any heat-related injuries.