Foel-fras (Carneddau)
942m (3091ft)

The Carneddau, Snowdonia, Conwy, Wales

Foel-fras (Carneddau) means 'Prominent Bare Hill' in Welsh.

The summit of Foel-fras (Carneddau) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.

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You can find Foel-fras (Carneddau) & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Foel-fras (Carneddau)

Donovan Suddell walked up on July 29th, 2022 [from/via/route] Bont Newydd [with] Solo [weather] warm sunny day

Melfyn Parry climbed on April 13th, 2022 [from/via/route] Started from the car park at the top of Aber, followed old roman road to summit of Drum. Continued along well defined path to summit of Foel Fras. Retraced steps to saddle & then dropped down to Llyn Anafon. Followed track & then path along the river to return to car park. [with] U3A [weather] Bright day, some sunshine. Cool at times & then after lunch mostly warm.

Neall Garrad bagged on June 22nd, 2007 [from/via/route] 15 peaks route from Nant Peris to Llanfairfechan [with] Andy, Chris, John and Warren [weather] Mixed

Adrian Haywood hiked on January 31st, 2021 [from/via/route] From Llanfaerfechan [with] Solo [weather] Cold & cloudy

Andy Buxton summited on June 22nd, 1968 [from/via/route] 14 Peaks (but done before & since) [with] BVGS

Angela Moroney conquered during 2017 - 2017 3PEAKS

Alan Pritchard scaled on October 5th, 2014 [with] A group [weather] Good - Walked the 15 peaks in 24 hours challenge - enjoyed... 😎🚶‍♂️

Christina Lander walked up on September 29th, 2018 [from/via/route] Bont Newydd (Abergwyngregin) - Drum - Foel Fras - Carnedd Gwenllian - Bera Bach - Drosgl - Aber Falls - Bont Newydd [with] Dick & Meg [weather] A fine, dry day but very windy on the tops. Plenty of sunny spells. - We struggled to find our way between Drosgl & Aber Falls. Crossing the river at the top of the falls was challenging!

David Wand climbed on July 30th, 2015 [weather] Dry - Dark start to the wales 3000. 14 3000+ foot peaks in 24hrs.

Mark Davidson bagged on August 6th, 2002 [with] Alone [weather] Warm with high cloud but a bit hazy - Route directions for this walk are excellent

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