Wales
Foel Dyrch
369M
1211FT
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
Prominence
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116.8m
Nearest Town
Mynachlogddu
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic ash mixed with mud, alongside hardened rock formed from magma that cooled deep underground.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
SN160301
Latitude
51.9389°N
Longitude
4.6782°W
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.