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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Capel Curig

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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Capel Curig

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4.7

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108

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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Capel Curig

03:43

9.39km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 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 3.99 km for 807 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite

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snowdonia-wales.net/campsite/gwern-gof-uchaf

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4.34 km

Tryfan

Highlight • Natural Monument

north view on most iconic mountain Tryfan

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4.35 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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5.21 km

View of Tryfan

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This is part of the bypass route from Bwlch Tryfan up to the Glyders, that avoids Bristly ridge. Still a good route.

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5.35 km

Bypass route near Tryfan

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This is the start of the bypass route that avoids clambering on the Bristly Ridge. It runs to the left (east) of the ridge and is quite steep and a …

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5.39 km

Bwlch Tryfan (Tryfan Pass)

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Bwlch Tryfan is the pass between two of Wales' finest mountains: Tryfan and Glyder Fach. A number of trails meet here and the adventures it gives access to are wonderful. …

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9.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

3.73 km

1.67 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

1.39 km

1.05 km

845 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

18°C

13°C

25 %

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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Capel Curig

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite

Tryfan

Tryfan Summit

View of Tryfan

Bypass route near Tryfan

Bwlch Tryfan (Tryfan Pass)

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