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.

The South Ridge scramble to Tryfan's airy summit begins here which, as an easy grade one scramble, is the easiest way up the mountain. Head south for Bristly Ridge, a much trickier grade one scramble that leads straight up to Glyder Fach's moonscape summit.

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February 27, 2024

Hiking

Tryfan South Ridge is a route up the easier, yet never that easy, side of Tryfan. Tryfan’s South Ridge starts from Bwlch Tryfan and there are a number of approaches …

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September 6, 2023

Running

The bwlch between Tryfan and Glyder Fach is marked by a high stile and wall. It's a useful navigational point when running here in poor weather.

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1. Glyder Fach & Glyder Fawr loop via Bristly Ridge from Ogwen Cottage — Snowdonia National Park

8.84km

04:13

730m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Tryfan North Ridge Loop

4.61km

02:47

530m

This difficult 2.9-mile scramble loop from Llyn Ogwen in Eryri National Park offers challenging terrain and panoramic views.

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3. Bochlwyd horseshoe (avoiding Bristly Ridge)

7.01km

04:02

800m

Hike the challenging Bochlwyd horseshoe in Snowdonia, avoiding Bristly Ridge, with dramatic mountain scenery and significant scrambling.

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Elevation 730 m

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

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Bwlch Tryfan (Tryfan Pass)

1. Glyder Fach & Glyder Fawr loop via Bristly Ridge from Ogwen Cottage — Snowdonia National Park

2. Tryfan North Ridge Loop

3. Bochlwyd horseshoe (avoiding Bristly Ridge)

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