Fells/Foel Dyrch
Wales

Foel Dyrch

369M
1211FT
Rank
683rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Nearest Town
Mynachlogddu

About Foel Dyrch

Rising to 369 metres, this Welsh summit carries the character of a quiet, open moorland. Classified as a Hump and Tump, its rounded, grassy slopes offer an accessible climb, providing a sense of solitude and expansive views across the rural landscape of the Preseli region.

Key Statistics

Rank
683rd Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Wales
Nearest Town
Mynachlogddu
Prominence
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116.8m
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic ash mixed with mud, alongside hardened rock formed from magma that cooled deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Crugiau DwyCrugiau DwyCarn WenCarn WenCarn Menyn

Did You Know?

  • The name is Welsh, where 'Foel' translates as a bare or bald hill, and 'Dyrch' refers to a rising or elevated place.
  • The summit offers a clear vantage point towards the neighbouring Preseli Hills, specifically the rugged tors of Carn Menyn and the higher peak of Foel Cwmcerwyn.
  • With a prominence of over 100 metres, the hill is classified as a Hump, distinguishing it as a significant high point within its immediate landscape.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
SN160301
Latitude
51.9389°N
Longitude
4.6782°W

Explore Further

Wales Guide
Editorial guide for this region
TrailTrack map showing the location of Foel Dyrch
TrailTrack location
SN160301

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