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View of Tryfan – Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite loop from Capel Curig

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View of Tryfan – Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite loop from Capel Curig

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View of Tryfan – Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite loop from Capel Curig

04:59

15.0km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Bus stop

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29 m

Capel Curig, Snowdonia National Park

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Although it is only small, there are few better bases for hiking adventures in Britain, never mind just Eryri (Snowdonia), than Capel Curig. It is no surprise that Plas y …

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4.94 km

Y Foel Goch

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Did this along with Gallt Yr Ogof. Both are UK listed Nuttalls. It is a very damp walk at the start from Gwern Gof Isaf campsite but the views are great.

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5.90 km

Mountain Pond in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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6.73 km

View of Tryfan

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Tryfan is one of the most iconic mountains in the UK, certainly in Wales. It just looks like a mountain from every direction, without a single easy approach available! At …

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9.24 km

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite

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10.6 km

Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite with View of Tryfan

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There are few campsites that enjoy a view as special as Gwern Gôf Isaf. The site is the perfect spot from which to admire Tryfan's unique and intimidating eastern face, …

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

6.74 km

435 m

204 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

2.31 km

661 m

380 m

124 m

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Monday 24 August

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May 20, 2023,Capel Curig - Cefn y Capel, Galt Yr Ogor & Y Foel Goch

Start at small car park located at back of Joe Brown shop. Immediate ascent was boggy, which would be wetter in winter. Great views at top of all mountains in surrounding area - Snowdon, Moel Siabod, Glyder's, Carnedds and Tryfan. Long straight path back from bottom of Tryfan to the car park. Reasonably straight forward hike, but may be hard …

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View of Tryfan – Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite loop from Capel Curig

Capel Curig, Snowdonia National Park

Y Foel Goch

Mountain Pond in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of Tryfan

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite

Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite with View of Tryfan

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