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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Y Foel

In or near Dolbenmaen.

Y Foel — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 218 m.

Moel Fychan, with the more photogenic Pen-y-gaer in the background - geograph.org.uk - 1798390

Eric Jones — 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
Criccieth · 9.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Y Foel is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 218 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 parish of Clynnog. It offers a range of walking and hiking opportunities, appealing to those seeking outdoor activities in a natural setting. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, typical of the Welsh landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.9959, -4.2890
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Clynnog
Postcode
LL51 9DZ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Criccieth9.3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Y Foel

Places to stay

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Campsites · North Wales

Ty’n Llan Campsite

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Llyn Y Gele Caravan Park

Llyn Y Gele Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.

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Caravan parks · North Wales

West Point Beach Resort

West Point Beach Resort — a caravan park in wales north.

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Campsites · North Wales

Aberafon Campsite

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Caravan parks · North Wales

Tyddyn Cethin Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Caffi Cwrt

Caffi Cwrt — a café in wales north.

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Dylan's Restaurant

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The Castell Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Y Foel?
Y Foel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL51 9DZ), in the parish of Clynnog.
What is Y Foel?
Y Foel — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 218 m.
How do I get to Y Foel?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL51 9DZ.
How do I get to Y Foel?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LL51 9DZ. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.