Foel y Groes

Sitting on the eastern fringes of the Aran ridge, this rounded summit offers a quieter perspective on the rugged mid-Wales landscape. The terrain is broad, grassy, and often boggy, providing a wild-feeling walk with expansive views across the upper Dyfi Valley and towards the towering crags of Aran Fawddwy.

• •The name translates from Welsh as 'Hill of the Cross'. It likely takes its name from its proximity to Bwlch y Groes, the 'Pass of the Cross', a historic mountain pass that served as a significant route for medieval pilgrims traveling between monasteries.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the steep eastern face of Aran Fawddwy and the dramatic, glacial trough of Cwm Cywarch to the south.
• •Walkers often combine this hill with the neighbouring Glasgwm, crossing the high, peat-scarred plateau that separates the two summits.
• •While its height suggests a significant ascent, starting from the Bwlch y Groes road means the mountain pass does most of the heavy lifting for you, leaving a summit that feels far higher than the effort required to reach it.