Wales
Foel Boeth
541M
1775FT
About Foel Boeth
Tucked away in the quieter southern reaches of the Arenig range, this grassy Tump offers a sense of true isolation. Often paired with its slightly higher neighbor, Gallt y Daren, the summit provides a clear perspective across the remote Cwm Prysor towards the stony bulk of Moel Llyfnant and Arenig Fawr.
Key Statistics
Rank
260th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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42
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
The ground beneath you is a mix of hardened volcanic ash and ancient layers of compressed mud and sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH834337
Latitude
52.8889°N
Longitude
3.7337°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Foel', meaning a bare or bald hill, and 'Boeth', meaning burnt or scorched, likely referring to the historical practice of burning heather to encourage new growth.
- •Often overshadowed by its taller neighbors, this hill is part of a high, undulating ridge that forms the 'twin top' of Gallt y Daren, with the two summits separated by only a shallow, marshy col.
- •From the small summit cairn, there is an excellent view of the abandoned Bala to Blaenau Ffestiniog railway line winding through the deep trough of Cwm Prysor to the north.
- •Given the name translates to 'Burnt Hill', walkers visiting during a typical Snowdonia deluge may find the title feels more like an optimistic weather forecast than a landscape description.