TRYFAN - Glyder Fach - Castell y Gwynt
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:34 pm
Hello all , had a great day yesterday, lovely day with the gang in Snowdonia, tackling Tryfan. Progress was a bit slower as there was an 8 Peak Challenge to add to the crowds on a summer saturday, also there was 9 in our group. An early start before 6 was necessary to get a full day of walking in Always time for a group shot after kit-up, thanks to a fellow walker.
This was our route. It is such a steep climb that height is soon gained We were soon at the Cannon Stone and time for fun We could now see Llyn Idwal as well as the north of Ogwen Whats more we could see the way ahead, having climbed this before I knew this was a false summit The views got better but the climb was not getting any easier Soon enough we reached the summit and two of the lads do their party piece Although I didn't want to jump I did fancy sitting atop one of the stones and to the boys amusement they "manhandled" me up As we descended a look back showed how precarious the twin pinnacles are, nothing at the back but a drop Another look at the dinosaur that is Tryfan On to Bristley Ridge up the chimney or gully where we picked up a stray, Nev, a lone walker joined us, not long before he thought we were nuts As last time, the mist was about when we reached the Cantilever Stone, better luck next time As we had a bite to eat we could see Y Gribin ridge, our route off A last look back to Tryfan Not the longest of walks but the climb is hard work for little legs Hope you were out in the good weather, see you soon, love Sue