As you venture north amongst the glorious high Carneddau, the terrain within eyeshot evolves from bristling, rocky peaks and ridges to a green sea of gentle summits that still manage to maintain a great height. Hikes to Foel Fras take you to a high outpost at the heart of this verdant ocean, a glorious viewpoint for Conwy Bay and a world away from the jagged crags of Snowdon and the Glyderau.

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Location: Caerhun, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

June 14, 2022

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Foel-fras is probably most notable as the final (or first) summit of the Welsh 3000s – the challenge of conquering all 15 of the region's peaks above 3,000 feet (914 m). The quiet summit gives extensive views out towards the coast and the Conwy Estuary.

Sebastian Kowalke

January 12, 2018

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The Foel Fras is the fifteenth of the Welsh 3000s. The summit is the most northern mountain of the Carneddau Ridge and is famous for the dotterel. The tiny bird stops on the summit on its migration in spring and autumn.

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The Foel Fras is the fifteenth of the Welsh 3000s. The summit is the northernmost mountain of the Carneddau Ridge and is known for the Dotterel. The small bird can be observed here on the summit plateau on its hike in spring and autumn.

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Tim Hardman

November 19, 2019

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1. Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Falls loop from Abergwyngregyn

19.4km

06:41

1,010m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Tryfan

26.4km

09:28

1,440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Valley Hut Circle loop from Abergwyngregyn

20.6km

06:57

990m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,000 m

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Location: Caerhun, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Foel Fras summit

1. Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Falls loop from Abergwyngregyn

2. Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Tryfan

3. Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Valley Hut Circle loop from Abergwyngregyn

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