Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Foel Fras
In or near Machynlleth.
Foel Fras — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dovey Junction · 8.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Foel Fras is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Foel Fras is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is part of the Carneddau range and is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking challenging walks and the opportunity to explore the natural landscape. Foel Fras contributes to the diverse geography of Wales, offering a mix of rocky outcrops and grassy slopes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5173, -3.8208
- Nearest railway station
- Dovey Junction — 8.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612401 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foel Fras?
- Foel Fras is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Foel Fras?
- Foel Fras — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Foel Fras?
- The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 8.7 km away. Its coordinates are 52.5173°, -3.8208°.