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Foel Penolau
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Foel Penolau from the summit of Moel Ysgyfarnogod
Highest point
Elevation 614 m (2,014 ft)
Prominence 32 m (105 ft)
Parent peak Moel Ysgyfarnogod
Listing Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall
Naming
English translation bare hill with light top
Language of name Welsh
Geography
Location Gwynedd, Wales
Parent range Rhinogydd
OS grid SH661348
Topo map OS Landranger 124

Foel Penolau is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales. It is found close to another mountain called Moel Ysgyfarnogod. Foel Penolau is the most northern peak in the Rhinogydd mountain range. It also looks over a lake called Llyn Trawsfynydd.

About Foel Penolau

From the top of Foel Penolau, you can see the towns of Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog. This mountain became more important in December 2018. This was after a new check of its height and shape. It gained "Hewitt" and "Simm" status. These are special lists for mountains in the British Isles. A mountain gets this status if its "prominence" is above 30 metres. Prominence means how much a peak stands out from the land around it.

Climbing to the Top

The very top of Foel Penolau is known for being very rocky. In fact, it is said to be one of the rockiest summits in all of Snowdonia. To reach the highest point, you might need to use your hands to help you climb. The actual summit is a large, smooth slab of rock. This rock is part of the natural outcrop that formed the mountain's peak.

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