Foel Drygarn Hillfort, Preseli Hills
Introduction to Walk 3468
Nat Park - Pembrokeshire Coast
County/Area - Pembrokeshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 1.8 miles / 2.9 km
Ascent - 350 feet / 106 metres
Time - 1 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
A short, energetic Pembrokeshire walk to the Foel Drygarn Hillfort at the eastern end of the Preseli Hills. Once on the top you can enjoy one of the finest views in this beautiful part of West Wales. The route is easy to follow although parking is limited. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
Ordnance Survey Explorer OL35 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
Anquet OS Explorer OL35 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. |
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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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