{"id":38515,"date":"2024-07-09T09:33:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/c28ece2e-92f4-42bb-8523-a2fdc5304205"},"modified":"2024-07-09T10:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T08:26:42","slug":"tryfan-mountain-was-used-by-sir-edmund-hillary-as-an-everest-training-ground-heres-how-to-climb-the-iconic-welsh-peak","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/tryfan-mountain-was-used-by-sir-edmund-hillary-as-an-everest-training-ground-heres-how-to-climb-the-iconic-welsh-peak\/","title":{"rendered":"Tryfan mountain was used by Sir Edmund Hillary as an Everest training ground \u2013 here’s how to climb the iconic Welsh peak"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Grade 1 scramble with more than 600m of ascent makes this a challenging yet rewarding climb. <\/p>

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Published: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 at 07:33 AM<\/p>

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Rugged, dragon-backed and often cloud-piercing, Tryfan is one of the most iconic peaks in Wales<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

But\u00a0with around 200 mountain rescue call-outs a year, it\u2019s also one of the most dangerous.\u00a0Only experienced hillwalkers should attempt an ascent of the 917.5m mountain, and those going up should be prepared for all weathers and rough terrain \u2013 take waterproofs<\/a>, food, water, sun protection, a map and compass<\/a>, and wear sturdy footwear.<\/p>

The final stretch to the summit is a Grade 1 scramble, which though not too challenging technically can be physically demanding.<\/p>

Those who do make it to the summit will be in good company \u2013 Sir Edmund Hillary used the mountain as a training ground before successfully climbing Everest with Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953.<\/p>

Most walkers park on the shores of Llyn Ogwen for their climb up Tryfan. Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Best walks in Wales<\/a><\/li>
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Tryfan walk<\/h2>
3.3 miles\/5.4km (return) | 4-5 hours | challenging (note: includes grade 1 scramble) | 615m ascent<\/em><\/p>
1. Start<\/h4>Arrive at the car park to the right of Ogwen Cottage (LL57 3LZ), the National Trust Ranger Centre<\/a>\u00a0on the A5 between Capel Curig and Bethesda. (The car park and ones near it often become full \u2013 at busy times, it\u2019s best to take a bus.)\u00a0<\/p>
A modern building houses public toilets and the Ogwen Snack Bar (take-away only), while the YHA\u2019s Idwal Cottage hostel<\/a>\u00a0is just next door. Head to the left of the snack bar to join a broad well-maintained stone path. Cross a footbridge and head upwards along a stone path marked on maps as the Cambrian Way.<\/p>
2. 0.2 miles<\/h4>
After about 300m, turn left at an obvious but much narrower path (the main path swings right to Llyn Idwal) and continue upwards. When you reach a fork in the path, head right and onto rock-strewn pathless ground. Continue heading for the left-hand side of the impressive Glyderau<\/a> mountain group, with Tryfan to your left.<\/p>
3. 0.8 miles<\/h4>
You can have a rest at Llyn Bochlwyd<\/a>. To the left of the lake, cross the Nant Bochlwyd stream by stepping from rock to rock wherever it\u2019s easiest to do so (there\u2019s no footbridge or well defined crossing point). The obvious path continues heading towards the Glyderau before bearing left after about 250m as it snakes its way through outcropping rocks. After a further 600m, on the Bwlch Tryfan pass, ignore a path off to the right (this takes the Cambrian Way onto the Glyderau) and continue upwards.<\/p>
4.1.3 miles<\/h4>
On reaching a saddle in front of a dry-stone wall with a ladder stile, turn left (do not go over the stile). The stony path heads off at a 45-degree angle to the wall to pass below the Far South Peak.<\/p>
5. 1.5 miles<\/h4>
When you reach another wall with a ladder stile (again, don\u2019t go over it \u2013 that path leads to the Heather Terrace), the scrambling begins in earnest. You can choose whichever route you\u2019re comfortable with. This is listed as a Grade 1 scramble which, though not too challenging technically, can be physically demanding and continues all the way to the summit.<\/p>
Return the same way you came.<\/p>
Tryfan is 917.5m high. Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Tryfan map<\/h2>
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How to climb Tryfan. Credit: OS Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>
More great walks in the area<\/strong><\/p>
Walk: Glyder Fach<\/a><\/li>
Walk: Nant Bochlwyd and Llyn Bochlwyd<\/a><\/li>
Walk: Cwm Idwal<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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Tryfan walk<\/h2>3.3 miles\/5.4km (return) | 4-5 hours | challenging (note: includes grade 1 scramble) | 615m ascent<\/em><\/p>

Tryfan map<\/h2>How to climb Tryfan. Credit: OS Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>More great walks in the area<\/strong><\/p>

Tryfan walk<\/h2>
3.3 miles\/5.4km (return) | 4-5 hours | challenging (note: includes grade 1 scramble) | 615m ascent<\/em><\/p>