Tryfan – Tryfan Summit loop from Capel Curig

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Tryfan – Tryfan Summit loop from Capel Curig

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Tryfan – Tryfan Summit loop from Capel Curig

03:42

9.40km

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

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 4.59 km for 828 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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4.00 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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4.14 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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4.18 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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4.60 km

Tryfan South Ridge

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A proper climber’s mountain

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4.63 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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4.96 km

Tryfan

Highlight • Natural Monument

north view on most iconic mountain Tryfan

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4.98 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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9.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

3.75 km

1.64 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

1.35 km

1.21 km

720 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

10°C

3°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

May 3, 2025,Tryfan - south ridge

Our aim, to summit Tryfan via the south face, having been thwarted at the gully below the north buttress 3 years ago. We started by climbing up past Tryfan Bach continuing up the Cym on the west side and joining the main path half way up. Having reached the bottom of the south ridge we headed upwards. The problem with …