Walking Britain Foel Eryr Circular, Preseli Hills
Introduction to Walk 3465
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
Ascent - 1000 feet / 303 metres
Time - 4 hours 0 minutes
Grade - moderate
Foel Eryr is the westermost summit of the Preseli Hills. This Pembrokeshire circular walk explores the countryside to the north using tracks, bridleway and country lanes. Route finding is generally good. From the summit you have a glorious view across a wide area. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL28 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL28 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Other walks nearby
1.7 miles / 2.7 km away
Foel Cwmcerwyn from Rosebush, Preseli Hills
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5.7 miles / 9.0 km away
Foel Drygarn Hillfort, Preseli Hills
Grade - easy
Length - 1.8 miles / 2.9 km
5.7 miles / 9.0 km away
Foel Drygarn Hillfort circular, Preseli Hills
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Dinas Island from Cwm-yr-Eglwys
Grade - easy
Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km
8.3 miles / 13.2 km away
Pwllygranant & Cebwr Bay from Moylgrove
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
11.3 miles / 18.0 km away
Cemaes Head & Clawddcam from Poppit Sands
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.3 miles / 13.5 km
11.3 miles / 18.0 km away
Cwm yr Esgyr & Cemaes Head from Poppit Sands
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.1 miles / 9.9 km
11.7 miles / 18.8 km away
Strumble Head & Garn Fawr Hillfort
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.8 miles / 11.1 km
11.7 miles / 18.8 km away
Garn Fawr & Garn Fechan Hillforts
Grade - easy
Length - 1.5 miles / 2.4 km
11.7 miles / 18.8 km away
Strumble Head from Garn Fawr
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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