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Latest revision as of 12:03, 28 August 2018

Foel Grach
Caernarfonshire

Foel Grach from Carnedd Gwenllian
Range: Snowdonia
Summit: 3,202 feet SH689659
53°10’26"N, 3°57’46"W

Foel Grach is a mountain in the Carneddau range of Snowdonia, in Caernarfonshire. It is the eighth highest summit in Snowdonia and is walked as part of the traverse of the Welsh 3000s.

The name "Foel Grach" means "scabby hill".

Foel Grach is on a broad ridge extending northwards from Carnedd Llewelyn to Carnedd Gwenllian and Foel-fras. An emergency refuge has been built beneath the summit.

Compared to the surrounding mountains much deeper snow takes place due to its rather broad summit and high grassy slopes. On clear days the Isle of Man and even the Mourne Mountains in Ulster can be seen Northwards from the summit. [1]

References

  1. Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.

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