Record SL-436149 · Wikidata Q5464009 · DOBIH 2078
Foel Penolau
Hewitt
Nuttall
Simm
Simm
TuMP
Elevation
614
m
2,016 ft
Prominence
32 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
52.8942° N,
3.9906° W
Grid ref
SH661348
Description
WikipediaFoel Penolau is a mountain close to Moel Ysgyfarnogod in Snowdonia, North Wales and is the northernmost summit of the Rhinogydd, and overlooks Llyn Trawsfynydd. From the summit it is possible to see the towns of Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog. As a result of a revised survey of its topographical prominence, Foel Penolau gained Hewitt and Simms status in December 2018 when its prominence was measured to be above 30 m (98 ft). The top of Foel Penolau is reputed to be one of the rockiest summits in Snowdonia, where hands must be used to attain the summit. The summit is on a large smooth slab of rock which is the surface of the outcrop from which the top was formed.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diffwys | 577 m | NE 39° | 0.3 km |
| Moel Ysgyfarnogod | 578 m | SW 233° | 0.4 km |
| Moel Ddinas | 450 m | NW 321° | 0.8 km |
| Moel y Gyrafolen | 537 m | NE 64° | 1.1 km |
| Corn-y-stwc | 594 m | SW 205° | 1.2 km |
| Craig Ddrwg | 596 m | S 196° | 1.7 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Way | nwn | 1,499.6 km | — |