Wales
Carreg y Foel-gron
501M
1644FT
About Carreg y Foel-gron
Sitting on the quieter eastern fringe of the Moelwyns, this 501m peak offers a rugged perspective on the Blaenau Ffestiniog landscape. It feels isolated despite its proximity to the slate quarries, providing a rocky vantage point overlooking the Lledr Valley and the formidable south face of Moel Siabod.
Key Statistics
Rank
341st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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29m
Nearest Town
Bron Goronwy
Geology
This fell is built from layers of ancient volcanic ash and volcanic rock, mixed with fine siltstone. These formed during a period of intense volcanic activity.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Y Garnedd
Craig y Garreg-lwyd
Craig y Garreg-lwyd
Y Garnedd North Top [Moel Gamallt]
Craig y Garreg-lwyd West Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH744427
Latitude
52.9669°N
Longitude
3.8716°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh for 'Rock of the Round Bare Hill', with 'foel' indicating a treeless summit and 'gron' describing its curved profile.
- •It is frequently visited as a detour during the traverse between Moel Penamnen and the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, serving as a lower, craggier sibling to the higher moorland peaks to the north.
- •The summit provides a clear view of Manod Mawr to the southeast, a mountain hollowed out by slate quarrying and chosen during World War II as a secret storage vault for the National Gallery’s art collection.
- •Navigating the approach usually involves negotiating the classic Moelwyn terrain of deep peat and hidden hags, ensuring your boots are tested long before you reach the summit rocks.