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Y Garn Summit

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There are several peaks under this name in Snowdonia but this Y Garn is surely the most exceptional. One of the Welsh 3000s, Y Garn rises above the Pass of …

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    Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    December 13, 2019

    Hiking

    Y Garn of the Glyderau is a mountain of two halves. On one side it drops in continuous green slopes to the pass of Llanberis. On its other it’s a scooped cluster of cliffs, ridges and buttresses, including the scrambling showpiece of Castell y Geifr, all the way to Llyn Idwal in Snowdonia’s most beautiful cwm.

    October 23, 2020

    Hiking

    The Garn is a super mountain with the most wondrous of views in all directions but in particular down into Cwm Idwal and up the Ogwen Valley. If you are …

    January 12, 2018

    Hiking

    When hiking the Welsh 3000s, the Y Yarn is the fifth summit, you will reach. Nevertheless, on the summit you're rewarded with a breathtaking view of the vast surrounding landscape. …
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    1. Y Garn to Glyder Fach loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

    9.04km

    04:21

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 930 m

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    Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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