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Tryfan. Just that singular Welsh word is enough to conjure up long-suppressed, yet surprisingly vivid mental images of windswept, rugged landscapes. I first climbed the famously gnarly mountain when I was 18 years old and living a newfound solo life away from my family whilst studying for a degree in London. Soon after Fresher’s Week I got roped into jumping into a minibus with ten greasy members of the Imperial College Mountaineering Club – I was more of an occasional rambler and had never attempted anything on the scale of the daunting Snowdonia peaks before. The climb progressed as well as could have reasonably been expected for one so naive – I seem to remember scrambling up the dreaded North Face of Tryfan in reasonably fine fettle, full of bravado – but then my nerve left the building on the infamous Bristly Ridge and I had to apply for a new pair of underpants. This was my second walk on Tryfan, the first one some years earlier had been to Bwlch Tryfan and then along the Heather Terrace therefore missing out the top crest. This time I was aiming for as many high points as possible so the summit points of Tryfan, Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr were all plotted into this 7.2 mile spectacular. This was one of the hardest mountains I have climbed, mainly because, this isn’t a hike which is what I usually do, this is a climb! Look out for the tell-tale signs of polished holds, indicating an established route. Take care not to veer too far L or R, which may lead to more serious terrain. As you climb, the ridge gradually narrows. Tryfan ( Welsh pronunciation: [ˈtrəvan]) is a mountain in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, Wales. It forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags. At 917.5 metres (3,010 feet) above sea level, it is the fifteenth-highest mountain in Wales. Tryfan was voted Britain's favourite mountain by Trail magazine. [3]

Peak. The easier route to follow carries on descending slightly before going up to the right (North) on a scree like slope. This will soon turn to moreUnfortunately this climb is not only horrible but can be extremely energy sapping as your footing will seem to give way with every step you take. Tryfan is oriented roughly north-to-south, with the long North Ridge leading directly to the summit, which lies about two-thirds along its length, which is about 1.3km in total.

Remember that veering off the route can easily find the scrambler in terrain that’s beyond their capability, easily. The North Ridge is a classic due to its closeness to the road as well as its impressive steep immediate rise towards the clouds,” says Andy Jones, a mountain instructor with Seren Ventures and a member of the Ogwen Valley mountain rescue team. “It just screams out ‘climb me’”.

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Chris has extensive experience both with the team and personally as a climber, and his local knowledge of the mountains around the Ogwen Valley make him an ideal guide for the ascent. Tryfan is the closest mountain to the road as you are travelling down the A5 from Capel Curig to Bangor. The name translates to three stones. It also When it comes to climbing Tryfan and doing the Tryfan Scramble, the North Ridge is the most popular route as this is going to take you up via The Cannon (which we missed!!) and then to the Summit of Tryfan! There are easier routes up Tryfan but all require the use of hands in some places, so not ideal for inexperienced walkers.

Pass a further waterfall via a wooden bridge. On arrival at a sharp bend to the right to Llyn Idwal, Accommodation:For hotels we always use Booking.comand Hostelworldfor hostels. We also book longer stays on Airbnb or Vrbo. Therefore, we recommend starting early so you can truly enjoy the breathtaking views along the way. Facilities Along the Trail

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For accommodation, YHA Idwal Cottage is an excellent eco-friendly hostel with dorms, private rooms, a hut and camping at the western end of Llyn Ogwen. To the east, Gwern Gof Isaf offers camping, a bunkhouse and other accommodation. This area also provides access to the Carneddau range to the north. If approaching from the north or west, e.g. from Liverpool or Hollyhead, turn off the A55 and onto the A5 at the large junction ( SH 593 694) that sign posts for Bethesda and follow the road until Llyn Ogwen where parking is available. Secondly because although there are a few routes to the top, when you are on them, the routes are very hard to navigate and certainly not clear. A popular loop begins from Llyn Ogwen with a Tryfan summit, via the North Ridge or easier Heather Path. Continue over Glyder Fach, Bwlch y Ddwy Glyder and Glyder Fawr. Then descend north-west past Llyn y Cŵn and on to Cwm Idwal via Devil’s Kitchen and on to Idwal Cottage. Scrambles on the East Face of Tryfan (see text for route names). Photo credits to daveyboy. See the original photo here: Tryfan from the A5.