Foel Cedig, Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Foel Goch
3 Hewitts in Mid Wales, the Arans & Cadair Idris, climbed together from Llangywer.
- Distance
- 13.2 km
- Ascent
- 550 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 668 m
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About this walk
Foel Cedig, Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Foel Goch is a hard 13.2 km circular walk with 550 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Llangywer, Cerfnddwysarn (grid reference SH 945 272). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Foel Cedig at 668 m.
Foel Cedig, Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Foel Goch are Hewitts in Mid Wales, the Arans & Cadair Idris, close enough to climb together. The highest, Foel Cedig, reaches 668 m (2,190 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Llangywer, Cerfnddwysarn and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Llangywer, head across the hillside towards Foel Cedig.
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2
The summits
Climb Foel Cedig, then continue to Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Foel Goch.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Foel Cedig, Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Foel Goch take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 13.2 km route, which has 550 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Llangywer, Cerfnddwysarn (grid reference SH 945 272). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Foel Cedig (668 m, Hewitt); Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw (644 m, Hewitt); Foel Goch (613 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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