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 straightforward, missing the stacked contours by taking you up its broad eastern flanks.

From Y Garn's summit you can enjoy the Nantlle Ridge's most iconic sight: the arrowhead of Mynydd Drws-y-Coed backed by the craggy Trum y Ddysgl. If completing the traverse, this is the way ahead – an exciting prospect indeed.

David Howells

December 29, 2020

Hiking

Y Garn is a top of Mynydd Drws-y-Coed in Snowdonia, north Wales and is the easterly end of the Nantlle Ridge. It has steep north facing cliffs, the summit area being the highest point on a broad rocky plateau. It has a cairned summit. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

Alex Foxfield

November 26, 2023

Mountaineering

Y Garn is the first summit on the traditional northeast to southwest traverse of the classic Nantlle Ridge. The summit is most notable for the excellent vantage it provides towards the striking north ridge of Mynydd Drws-y-Coed – an enticing line. From here, it's a grade one scramble to its neighbouring summit.

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1. The Nantlle Ridge walk from Rhyd-Ddu — Snowdonia National Park

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2. Moel Hebog from Beddgelert loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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3. Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Meillionen

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

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Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge)

1. The Nantlle Ridge walk from Rhyd-Ddu — Snowdonia National Park

2. Moel Hebog from Beddgelert loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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