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View of Tryfan

View of Tryfan

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View of Tryfan

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Location: Capel Curig, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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David Howells

October 25, 2020

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Tryfan is an iconic mountain in the Ogwen Valley. It forms part of the Glyderau group and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags. At 917.5 metres (3,010 feet) above sea level, it is the fifteenth-highest mountain in Wales. The name ‘Tryfan’ is thought to derive from the intensifying particle try– and the noun ban (‘top, peak’), giving the meaning ‘very high peak’. Tryfan was voted Britain’s favourite mountain by Trail magazine

Andy

August 24, 2022

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A real climbers mountain. The North Ridge is particularly highly recommended.

Clive G

June 17, 2026

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This is the view from the lower stretches of the walk alongside the Afon Lloer.

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