Wales
Foel-ganol
536M
1759FT
About Foel-ganol
Situated in the northern reaches of the Carneddau, this grassy, rounded summit offers a sense of space and solitude. Primarily covered in moorland and heather, the climb rewards walkers with clear views over the Menai Strait to Anglesey, contrasting the nearby Irish Sea with the rugged interior peaks to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
270th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
Foel-ganol rests on a foundation of siltstone from the Nant Ffrancon Subgroup. This fine-grained rock formed from ancient sediments that hardened into the mountain beneath you.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH688715
Latitude
53.2243°N
Longitude
3.9667°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Welsh for 'Middle Hill', the name reflects its position on the ridge between the coastal slopes of Foel Ddu and the rising heights of Drum and Foel Lwyd.
- •The hill is located near the ancient Roman road that traverses the Bwlch-y-Ddefaul pass, a route used for centuries by travelers moving between the Conwy Valley and the coast.
- •From the summit, the view southwards is dominated by the sprawling northern slopes of Foel-fras, which is the first peak in the Carneddau range to exceed the 3,000ft mark.
- •Despite its central position on the ridge, its modest elevation means it is frequently treated as a mere navigational waypoint for hikers heading towards the more dramatic peaks of the main Carneddau traverse.