Wales
Foel-boeth
596M
1955FT
About Foel-boeth
Situated on the northern edge of the Arenig range, this rugged Tump offers a quiet, often pathless experience for those seeking solitude. Its summit provides a starkly beautiful perspective on the massive northern cliffs of Arenig Fawr and the long reach of Llyn Celyn in the valley below.
Key Statistics
Rank
182nd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of ancient, hardened volcanic ash and fine-grained siltstone. These layers create the rugged landscape you see today.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH864430
Latitude
52.9723°N
Longitude
3.6931°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'burnt bare hill,' likely referring to the historical practice of burning heathland to encourage new growth or the hill's parched appearance during dry spells.
- •Though overshadowed by the neighbouring 805-metre Arenig Fawr, the summit offers a superior view across the Migneint moors toward the Moelwynion range and the distant, sharp profile of the Glyderau.
- •The usual approach begins near the banks of Llyn Celyn, the reservoir created in the 1960s that famously drowned the village of Capel Celyn.
- •Given its name translates to 'burnt', it is a classic piece of Welsh irony that the approach through the surrounding moorland is frequently a rigorous test of how waterproof your boots truly are.