It is a mountain that can be done within a few hours without the usual long walk in. There are many routes up this mountain, from the gentle but arduous slog up the south east face to the excellent northe east shoulder. Parking is also excellent, plus it is also easy to get to from the A5.
My route map. If I wanted to extend the day hike I could either climb Elidir Fawr or Glyder Fawr.
Parking is at Ogwen, the carpark hardly gets full and it is also free if you park outside the wall. As you can see Y Garn makes a perfect backdrop in the distant.
Waterfalls near Idwal Cottage.
Y Garn! The path up for me is the right flank.
The Devil's Kitchen. Situated between Glyder Fawr and Y Garn.
Glyder Fawr.
Y Garn from Llyn Idwal.
Devil's Kitchen from Llyn Idwal.
A view from Llyn Idwal we can see Tryfan in the background and start of Y Gribin in front.
The mighty Tryfan showing it's North and South ridges.
Nearly there at the summit!
Looking to my right or North West we can see Elidir Fawr and Foel Goch.
This scree path reaches it's plateau and the last stretch for the summit is left from here.
Another 100m or so to the top.
Summit view toward Llyn Ogwen.
Lunch break ontop of Y Garn, fantastic!
North East I can see Pen Yr Ole Wen.
Llanberis and Llyn Beris to the right. Some dark clouds are moving in!
Snowdon Massif with some cloud cover.
Llyn Cwn and Glyder Fawr.
Tryfan and Bristly ridge.
Glyder Fawr and Llyn Idwal.
Car Park to Y Garn Summit:-3km or 1.85miles, time:- 1hr 19mins.
Y Garn Summit to Car park:- 1hr.
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