Wales
Foel Grafiau
528M
1733FT
About Foel Grafiau
Set within the rolling expanse of the Pumlumon range, this 528-metre Tump embodies the rugged character of Central Wales. Its broad, grassy slopes offer profound isolation, providing a stark contrast to the busier peaks of the north while requiring a keen eye for navigation across the trackless, waterlogged moorland.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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30.2m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
You are walking on the Devil’s Bridge Formation. It is made of alternating layers of sandstone and mudstone that form the solid foundation of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN765920
Latitude
52.5119°N
Longitude
3.8212°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh for 'Bare Hill of the Scratches,' likely a reference to the visible gullies or old trackways that score its flanks, or perhaps the marks of historical surface excavations.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view across the Afon Hengwm valley to the north and the massive, sprawling profile of Pumlumon Fawr to the south.
- •As a Tump, the hill has at least thirty metres of prominence, standing as a distinct if understated bump in the 'green desert' of the Cambrian Mountains.
- •In the Pumlumon range, 'dry feet' is a relative concept; by the time you reach this summit, you will likely have developed a very personal understanding of the local peat's structural integrity.