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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

03:18

6.15km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.69 km for 807 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

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The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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229 m

Idwal River Waterfall

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Straight ahead over the bridge is the path to Cwm Idwal, but take time to see the waterfall and rapids on the River Idwal. Very pretty.

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1.07 km

Nant Bochlwyd Waterfall

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There is an amazing water fall on the llyn ogwen side of Tryfan

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2.27 km

Bwlch Tryfan (Tryfan Pass)

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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. …

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3.03 km

Tryfan

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north view on most iconic mountain Tryfan

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3.04 km

Tryfan Summit

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An incredible rocky adventure playground that rises like the ancient spine of a petrified leviathan, Tryfan is without doubt one of the UK's premier mountains. The North Ridge is an …

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4.71 km

Llyn Bochlwyd (Bochlwyd Lake)

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In terms of reputation, Llyn Bochlwyd plays second fiddle to the larger and more famous Llyn Idwal to the west. However, Bochlwyd has its own majestic charm, nestled beneath Glyder …

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5.62 km

View of Tryfan

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Here you have a great view of Tryfan, a mountain in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. It is part of the Glyderau Group and is one of the most recognisable …

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6.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

666 m

204 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.38 km

254 m

172 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

15°C

11°C

47 %

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Tryfan Summit – View of Tryfan loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Idwal River Waterfall

Nant Bochlwyd Waterfall

Bwlch Tryfan (Tryfan Pass)

Tryfan

Tryfan Summit

Llyn Bochlwyd (Bochlwyd Lake)

View of Tryfan

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