Tryfan Summit – Tryfan loop from Tryfan

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Tryfan Summit – Tryfan loop from Tryfan

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Tryfan Summit – Tryfan loop from Tryfan

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5.77km

560m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.67 km for 1.83 km

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1.75 km

Heather Terrace, Tryfan

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A sloping terrace that traverses below the battlements of Tryfan's awesome east face. It offers walkers an alternative to the technical north ridge, as the terrace ends high up on …

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2.60 km

Tryfan South Ridge

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A proper climber’s mountain

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2.63 km

Bwlch Tryfan

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It is often the case that the best views on mountains are not from the top, but from the cols in between. Bwlch Tryfan is no different, some great photos to be had of the views across to the Glyders.

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2.95 km

Tryfan Summit

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An incredible rocky adventure playground that rises like the ancient spine of a petrified leviathan, Tryfan is without doubt one of the UK's premier mountains. The North Ridge is an …

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2.97 km

Tryfan

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north view on most iconic mountain Tryfan

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4.42 km

View of Llyn Ogwen

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There are several car parks along the Llyn Ogwen lake that can be used for hikes. If you park a little further away from the popular starting point Pen-y-benglog, you …

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