Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Rhyd-ddu

05:23

13.6km

770m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.96 km for 265 m

After 4.29 km for 387 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Y Garn East Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.36 km

Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge)

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Y Garn is the first summit on the Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd Ddu. Its steep northeast face gives it an intimidating apperance but the normal route of ascent is relatively …

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3.03 km

The rock

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3.17 km

Mynydd Drws-y-Coed summit

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This is quite simply the best and most interesting section of the Nantlle Ridge. Sandwiched between Y Garn to the east and Trum y Ddysgl to the west, and technically …

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3.84 km

Trum y Ddysgl

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Trum Y Ddysgl is the most scenic of the summits on The Nantlle Ridge. The views from this angle are glorious on a sky blue day.

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4.44 km

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd East Ridge

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Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd's beguiling east ridge is one of the most entertaining section of the Nantlle Ridge traverse. A grassy arete that connects Trum y Ddysgl to Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd, it narrows …

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4.92 km

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd Summit and Obelisk

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The obelisk here is very substantial and the views glorious on a sky blue day doing the Nantlle Ridge.

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11.7 km

Nant y Betws

Forest

12.2 km

Nant y Betws

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A gorgeous little woodland boasting fine views over to Snowdon, Nant y Betws occupies high ground above the village of Rhyd Ddu and Llyn Cwellyn. Two of the principal routes …

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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