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Foel Penolau Summit

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Foel Penolau Summit

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A northern outpost of the rugged and spectacular Rhinogydd range, Foel Penolau’s fortress of uncompromising, square cut, Cambrian rock makes for a terrific adventure. If you’re after a bit of …

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    1. Northern Rhinog loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

    13.6km

    04:16

    510m

    510m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 23, 2020

    Foel Penolau is one of the rockiest peaks in Snowdonia and it requires some scrambling to get to the summit. When you arrive, though, expect fine views north towards the Snowdon massif, south to Rhinog Fawr, and the impressive Llyn Trawsfynydd reservoir to the northeast.

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      Elevation 590 m

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      Location: Talsarnau, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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