Y Foel Goch
805m (2642ft)
The Glyders (or Glyderau), Snowdonia, Conwy, Wales
Y Foel Goch means 'Red Bare Hill' in Welsh and is pronounced 'uh-foil-gokh'.
The summit of Y Foel Goch is marked by a cairn.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.5ml (12km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,814ft (858m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Llyn Ogwen - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen - Gwern Gof Uchaf - Heather Terrace - Tryfan - (Adam and Eve) - Far South Peak - Bwlch Tryfan - Miner's Track - Llyn Caseg Fraith - Y Foel Goch - Gallt yr Ogof - Nant yr Ogof - Gwern Gof Isaf - Gwern Gof Uchaf - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 13.75ml (22km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,549ft (1,387m) |
| Time: | 9½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Very Hard) |
Route Summary:
Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig - Afon Llugwy - Rhos Farm - Llyn y Foel,Daear Ddu Ridge - Carnedd Moel Siabod - Moel Gid - Colgwyn Bwlch-y-maen - Cefnycerrig - Llyn Pen-y-Gwryd - Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel - Miner's Path - Llyn Caseg Fraith - Y Foel Goch - Gallt yr Ogof - BwlchGoleuni - Cefn y Capel - Capel Curig - Plas y Brenin - Llynnau Mymbyr - Coed Bryn-engan - Afon Llugwy - Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Y Foel Goch
Donovan Suddell walked up Y Foel Goch on May 21st, 2023 [from/via/route] Pen-Y-Gwryd Hotel & down into Capel Curig (Non circular) [with] Wife [weather] Beautiful sunny day
Adrian Haywood climbed Y Foel Goch on January 29th, 2023 [from/via/route] Capel Curig - Gallt yr Ogof -Foel Goch [with] Rob [weather] nice day, above the clouds
Melfyn Parry bagged Y Foel Goch on April 1st, 2022 [from/via/route] Glan Dena to Heather Terrace, then up to Tryfan South Top Peak, descent to Bwlch Tryfan & then followed Miner's Path to ridge, walked passed Llyn Caseg Fraith, make sure you follow the windy path as very boggy if you take the racing line, then up to summit of Y Foel Goch, followed path drown to col & then up to summit of Gallt yr Ogof. Dropped down to Gwern Got Isaf Campsie to finish. [weather] Very sunny day, great visibility. Some smatterings of hail lying to 3" in parts & some areas were icy. - If doing it again would drop off ridge from Gallt yr Ogof sooner as terrain was better slightly further left. Follow fence line to stile & then hug fence for some distance before descent to gate on old Roman Road.
Andy Buxton hiked Y Foel Goch during August, 1964 [from/via/route] Dad
Christina Lander summited Y Foel Goch on May 14th, 2019 [from/via/route] Llyn Ogwen - Llyn Bochlwyd - Bwlch Tryfan - Y Foel Goch - Gallt yr Ogof - Cefn y Capel - Llyn Ogwen [with] Dick & Meg [weather] Beautiful, warm, sunny day
Hugh Strickland conquered Y Foel Goch on September 1st, 2018 [from/via/route] 20 miles (just under 10 hours, 8500 feet) Capel Curig to Y Garn, down to Ogwen upPen Yr Ole Wen & back along Carneddau including Pen Llithrig y Wrach
Mark Davidson scaled Y Foel Goch on May 27th, 2004 [with] Alone [weather] Bright, sunny & warm - I think the north ridge of Tryfan was the scariest walk I have ever done - & I thought Crib Goch, Sharp Edge & Striding Edge were fun!
Alan Smith walked up Y Foel Goch on May 29th, 2016 [with] Myself [weather] Sunny
Chris Newham climbed Y Foel Goch on September 5th, 2015 [from/via/route] cw119 [with] Michal [weather] Sunny wind picking up later in day
Simon Neilson-Clark bagged Y Foel Goch on June 17th, 2014 [from/via/route] Tryfan [with] Mrs H [weather] Mist with Sunshine - Heavy cloud White Just saved theday with a change of direction but had to check on Sat Nav
Robert Taylor-Marriott hiked Y Foel Goch on September 2nd, 2011 [from/via/route] Route 32: Gallt yr Ogof & Y Foel Goch (GOFG) Completed 02.09.11 [with] Vince Wetton & Robert Taylor-Marriott. [weather] Clear & sunny
Wyn Griffiths summited Y Foel Goch on June 21st, 2014 [from/via/route] Elidir Fawr [with] Andy & Chris [weather] Perfect
Stephen Lewis conquered Y Foel Goch on August 31st, 2013 [from/via/route] cw119, pull-in on A5 [with] Alone [weather] Sun, cloud & wind
Vince Wetton scaled Y Foel Goch on September 2nd, 2011 [with] RTM
Louis Smith, John Cuthbert, Linda Mckeogh, Paul Booth, Trevor Williams, Immacolata Pescatore, Michael Smith, Kath Edwards, Pete Howes and Steve Davenport have all walked, climbed & bagged Y Foel Goch.
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