Foel-fras

Foel-fras is a mountain summit in the Carneddau range with an elevation of 944 meters, marking the northern end of Snowdonia National Park. The area features open slopes and a broad summit plateau covered in short grasses that overlook many other peaks in the region.

The Welsh name translates to 'broad hill,' which describes the shape of the summit plateau. For centuries, the mountain served as a landmark for people traveling through the Welsh uplands.

The summit draws observers during spring and spring bird migrations, when rare mountain species pass through the Welsh uplands. People come here to experience the connection between the landscape and the wildlife that has inhabited it for generations.

The Aber Falls car park in Abergwyngregyn village is the main starting point, with several routes leading up the mountain. Come prepared for changeable weather and bring sturdy footwear, as the paths can be slippery and exposed.

The summit plateau offers views reaching toward the coast and distant mountain areas on clear days, giving a sense of the vast terrain below. Lesser-used paths from here connect to neighboring peaks, allowing walkers to create longer circuits through the high country.

Location: Conwy County Borough

Elevation above the sea: 944 m

GPS coordinates: 53.19465,-3.95257

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58