Tryfan

The smallest of the Welsh 3000s, at 3,002ft/915m, and arguably one of the best mountains to be found in the whole of the United Kingdom for the variety of routes and setting offered. Tryfan is also one of the most recognisable mountains you’ll come across with a distinctive ridge and mini summits either side of the highest point. It’s also handily right next to the A5 and has decent parking very close, if you can get there before the crowds!

It’s a mountain anyone who’s walked it will have “a story” about. It’s an adventure, often under estimated and always a challenge. I love climbing Tryfan!

When?

I’ve been up Tryfan three times in the past 12 months and given the variety of routes/challenged offered by the mountain, this will no doubt increase.

First time we approached from the East and went up a grade 1/2 gulley having missed the correct line and had to race back down from summit in poor conditions.

In late May 2009 I followed the North Ridge to the top, and then carried on up Bristly Ridge to Glyder Fach. And then in late June 2009 did exactly the same but in wet/cloudy conditions.

More information and route details for Tryfan

Tryfan from the Cribin RidgeTryfan from the Cribin Ridge

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