Wales
Foel Uchaf
522M
1713FT
About Foel Uchaf
Rising above the wild moorlands of the Pumlumon massif, this unassuming grassy dome offers a quieter perspective on the Central Wales landscape. Its rounded, peat-hued slopes provide a straightforward but often boggy ascent, rewarded by a grand sense of isolation and expansive views across the rolling Cambrian Mountains towards Pumlumon Fawr.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Cambrian Mountains
Prominence
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Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
Beneath your boots lies the Devil’s Bridge Formation. It is made of alternating layers of hardened mud and sand that form the fell's solid foundation.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN768925
Latitude
52.5166°N
Longitude
3.8164°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Foel', meaning a bare or bald hill, and 'Uchaf', meaning highest or upper.
- •The hill is part of the Pumlumon SSSI, an internationally important area of blanket bog and upland heath that acts as a vital carbon store and a source for major rivers like the Severn and Wye.
- •From the summit, you can look north across the Dyfi hills to see the distinctive jagged profile of Cadair Idris on the horizon.
- •Despite the name 'Uchaf' suggesting a superior height, the summit remains firmly in the shadow of its much larger neighbour, Pumlumon Fawr, which stands nearly 250 metres taller to the south.