Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) – Trum y Ddysgl loop from Rhyd-ddu

03:52

9.39km

570m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: October 14, 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 2.96 km for 265 m

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1.93 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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3.03 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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3.28 km

Mynydd Drws-y-Coed

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The grade one scramble to attain Mynydd Drws-y-Coed from Y Garn is undoubtedly the most spectacular section of the Nantlle Ridge. At 2,280 feet (695 m) and being relatively close …

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3.84 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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6.22 km

Fallen Trees in Eryri National Park

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Where I did highlight, there are many fallen trees from the storm, and they block the route completely. To pass, you must navigate through those trees, I am not recommending that.
Route was still blocked on 1 of March 2025.

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