Wales
Foel y Geifr
516M
1692FT
About Foel y Geifr
Rising to 515.6 metres within the Cadair Idris area of Wales, this peak offers a modest climb in a region famous for its rugged skylines. Reaching 1692ft, it provides a quieter alternative to the popular main ridges and is situated in the landscape near the town of Whaley Bridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
307th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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28.8m
Nearest Town
Gwynedd
Geology
You are walking across layers of ancient mud and sand that hardened into stone. These rocks even capture moments where the old mud shifted and slumped.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SH716050
Latitude
52.6275°N
Longitude
3.8985°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh in origin, translating as 'Bare Hill of the Goats'—foel typically refers to a rounded, treeless hill, while geifr is the plural of gafr.