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Trum y Ddysgl – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

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Trum y Ddysgl – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

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Trum y Ddysgl – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

11:56

27.8km

1,690m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 18.3 km for 387 m

After 19.7 km for 265 m

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5.43 km

Craig Cwm Silyn summit

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An interesting cairned summit on the way across the Nantlle Ridge. On a sky blue day you couldn't go wrong with the views.

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7.06 km

Garnedd-goch Summit

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On the usual northeast to southwest traverse, Garnedd-goch is the final summit of the Nantlle Ridge. Unlike the peaks towards the start of the traverse, Garnedd-goch's rocky summit is found …

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17.7 km

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd Summit and Obelisk

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The obelisk here is very substantial and the views glorious on a sky blue day doing the Nantlle Ridge.

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18.8 km

Trum y Ddysgl

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Trum Y Ddysgl is the most scenic of the summits on The Nantlle Ridge. The views from this angle are glorious on a sky blue day.

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19.4 km

Mynydd Drws-y-Coed summit

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This is quite simply the best and most interesting section of the Nantlle Ridge. Sandwiched between Y Garn to the east and Trum y Ddysgl to the west, and technically …

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19.6 km

The rock

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20.2 km

Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge)

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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 …

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20.7 km

Y Garn East Climb

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24.1 km

Nant y Betws

Forest

27.8 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

5.61 km

3.00 km

2.61 km

713 m

233 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

8.28 km

3.49 km

2.41 km

1.87 km

713 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

28°C

14°C

50 %

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Trum y Ddysgl – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

Craig Cwm Silyn summit

Garnedd-goch Summit

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd Summit and Obelisk

Trum y Ddysgl

Mynydd Drws-y-Coed summit

The rock

Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge)

Y Garn East Climb

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