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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

04:03

8.65km

760m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 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 5.83 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Cwm Idwal

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful lake with stunning views to Tryfan and Pen Yr Ole Wen. There is a circular walk from the visitors centre which takes you around the lake or you …

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2.94 km

Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du)

Highlight • Gorge

After the rest stop at Llyn Y Cwn we descend and pass the Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du) again. The descent is as strenuous as the climb. The path, as far …

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3.78 km

Loose Scree Section Near Glyder Fawr Summit

Highlight • Summit

Here you will reach a path of the route to the Glyder Fawr Summit. Please be aware that this section is all Very Loose Scree bit of a scramble to the top appropriate footwear is essential.

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4.17 km

Castell Fawr rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.36 km

Glyder Fawr summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Glyder Fawr is magnificent. On a clear day you will see incredible views of Snowdon, Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain. At 3,284 feet (1,001 m), it is the highest peak in the Glyderau range.

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6.71 km

View of Tryfan from The Gribin

Highlight • Summit

Whilst the Gribin may not be Tryfan North Ridge or Bristly Ridge, it is still a worthy part of this route.

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7.16 km

Llyn Blochwyn

Highlight • Natural

8.04 km

View of Tryfan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view of Tryfan, a mountain in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. It is part of the Glyderau Group and is one of the most recognisable …

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8.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

2.22 km

1.93 km

1.78 km

239 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

1.68 km

1.08 km

854 m

149 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Cwm Idwal

Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du)

Loose Scree Section Near Glyder Fawr Summit

Castell Fawr rock formation

Glyder Fawr summit

View of Tryfan from The Gribin

Llyn Blochwyn

View of Tryfan

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