Foel Wen (pronounced [ˈvɔil ˈwɛn]) is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Berwyn in north east Wales. It is one of the summits found on the most easterly of Cadair Berwyn's long south ridges.
| Foel Wen | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 690.6 m (2,266 ft) |
| Prominence | 58.9 m (193 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| English translation | white hill |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
| Location | Denbighshire / Powys, Wales |
| Parent range | Berwyn range |
| OS grid | SJ071323 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 125 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foel Wen South Top | SJ066318 | 687 metres (2,254 ft) | sub Hewitt, Nuttall |
The summit is grassy, and the entire face of Craig Berwyn can be viewed. To the north lies Tomle, while to the south lies its south top and Mynydd Tarw.[1]
References edit
- ^ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.