Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Y Foel
In or near Llanfachreth.
Y Foel — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 343 m.

Ian 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Y Foel is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 343 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Y Foel is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parishes of Brithdir and Llanfachreth. This prominent peak offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, set against the backdrop of the Welsh landscape. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The postcode for Y Foel is LL40.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7457, -3.8197
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth
- Postcode
- LL40 2RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- osm: n3965190255 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q106709921 (CC0)
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Brithdir Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km

Brithdir, Gwynedd
Historic churches · 0.9 km

St Mark's Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km

Q13132607
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km

Pont Gwanas
Historic bridges · 1.3 km

Cross Foxes
Restaurants · 1.4 km

Gwanas-Fawr Roman Marching Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km

Parc Gwliau Dolgamedd Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.1 km

Rhaeadr Wnion
Waterfalls · 2.3 km

Quaker settlement Dolgellau
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Helygog Falls
Waterfalls · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North Wales
Brithdir Roman Fort
Brithdir Roman Fort — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Historic churches · North Wales
Brithdir, Gwynedd
Brithdir is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Dolgellau, Gwynedd in the community of Brithdir and Llanfachreth. The Arts and Crafts Movement St Mark's Church is a Grade I listed building in the care
📷 5Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church — church in Brithdir, north Wales.
Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Q13132607
Q13132607 — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Pont Gwanas
Pont Gwanas — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Y Foel
Places to stay
Caravan parks · North Wales
Parc Gwliau Dolgamedd Holiday Park
Parc Gwliau Dolgamedd Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales north.
B&Bs · Mid Wales
Aber Cottage Guest House
Aber Cottage Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Y Foel?
- Y Foel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 2RP), in the parish of Brithdir and Llanfachreth.
- What is Y Foel?
- Y Foel — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 343 m.
- How do I get to Y Foel?
- Drivers can use postcode LL40 2RP.
- How do I get to Y Foel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 2RP. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.