steved - May 8, 2019 3:27 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2019
From Gwern Gof Isaf Campsite
Descending via Northeast ridge. Part of a route that included Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Castell-Y-Gwynt, Glyder Fawr and Foel Goch
MikeLJ - Feb 2, 2019 8:53 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 1986
Winter conditions
Climbed the groove on the front with Butch H. Keith J. and Brian T.
ajberry - Oct 27, 2012 11:49 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2012
Around Cwm Idwal Route
Most recent trip (I typically climb Y Garn every year, in the name of teaching students some geology at the very site at which Ch Darwin learnt his). Up via Devil's Kitchen, down the E shoulder. Wet conditions (of course). Cold dip in Llyn Idwal to finish things off...
Done Y Garn a couple of times now in different weather
In my opinion the view on a clear day from the top of Y Garn is one of the top 2 best views in ALL of Snowdonia..!
AndyWhaley - Aug 6, 2010 4:49 am Date Climbed: May 9, 2009
Tryfan & Glyders
Did as part of the Tryfan and Glyders traverse. After terrible weather over the Glyders, the sun came out and gave us excellent views from Y Garn.
igneouscarl - Aug 31, 2008 6:51 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2008
Walkers Ridge
Climbed from the Ogwen Cottage on the walkers ridge, brillaint but have mixed feelings about the path thats being put in place. Preventing erosion is good, but those horrible white bags look like giant sleeping sheep from a distance.
Really have lost count of the number of times I've been up here both in winter via various gulleys, and in summer. Best Summer route for me must be the North East Ridge - a quality grade 2 scramble. Also done as part of the Welsh 3000s of course.
Up Devil's Kitchen, along an easy ridge to Y Garn summit. Down the East side which joins up with Lyn Idwal. Nice and easy, but a really fun attempt.
DrJonnie - May 9, 2008 2:29 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2008
A fine round
(The latest of many ascents) Colin, Ken Andy & I took the footpath from Ogwen Cottage, over the hill to Llyn Idwal, then up the ridge above the Llyn to Castel y Geifr and on to the Y Garn summit ridge. From Y Garn we continued on to Foel Goch and then returned via the ridge of Y Llymllwyd back to Llyn Idwal.
A fine day topped off by a couple of beers in the Tyn Y Coed.
It reminded us of an earlier day in October '82 when we continued from Foel Goch over Mynydd Perfydd and Carnedd y Filiast.
riven - Apr 20, 2008 11:05 am Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
Part of the 3000
Quite a nice climb. Beginning to feel the burn on the challenge though.
Peter Hodd - Jul 30, 2007 8:48 am Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2007
Windy!
A lovely , vigorous walk up the right hand arm of the chair as seen from Llyn Idwal. Bracing ridge walk parallel to the A5 north made a good return back to Bethesda- but we had to watch out for the enormous quarry at the end of the ridge!
steved - May 8, 2019 3:27 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2019
From Gwern Gof Isaf CampsiteDescending via Northeast ridge. Part of a route that included Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Castell-Y-Gwynt, Glyder Fawr and Foel Goch
MikeLJ - Feb 2, 2019 8:53 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 1986
Winter conditionsClimbed the groove on the front with Butch H. Keith J. and Brian T.
ajberry - Oct 27, 2012 11:49 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2012
Around Cwm Idwal RouteMost recent trip (I typically climb Y Garn every year, in the name of teaching students some geology at the very site at which Ch Darwin learnt his). Up via Devil's Kitchen, down the E shoulder. Wet conditions (of course). Cold dip in Llyn Idwal to finish things off...
Jake - Sep 1, 2011 5:03 pm
Interesting......rock formations not too far from the summit. One one of my photos.
pegasusl - Jan 26, 2011 8:58 am
Done Y Garn a couple of times now in different weatherIn my opinion the view on a clear day from the top of Y Garn is one of the top 2 best views in ALL of Snowdonia..!
AndyWhaley - Aug 6, 2010 4:49 am Date Climbed: May 9, 2009
Tryfan & GlydersDid as part of the Tryfan and Glyders traverse. After terrible weather over the Glyders, the sun came out and gave us excellent views from Y Garn.
igneouscarl - Aug 31, 2008 6:51 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2008
Walkers RidgeClimbed from the Ogwen Cottage on the walkers ridge, brillaint but have mixed feelings about the path thats being put in place. Preventing erosion is good, but those horrible white bags look like giant sleeping sheep from a distance.
Andy_Hornung - Jul 18, 2008 12:11 pm
How many times?Really have lost count of the number of times I've been up here both in winter via various gulleys, and in summer. Best Summer route for me must be the North East Ridge - a quality grade 2 scramble. Also done as part of the Welsh 3000s of course.
JackCarr - Jun 18, 2008 8:40 am
Fun ascentUp Devil's Kitchen, along an easy ridge to Y Garn summit. Down the East side which joins up with Lyn Idwal. Nice and easy, but a really fun attempt.
DrJonnie - May 9, 2008 2:29 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2008
A fine round(The latest of many ascents) Colin, Ken Andy & I took the footpath from Ogwen Cottage, over the hill to Llyn Idwal, then up the ridge above the Llyn to Castel y Geifr and on to the Y Garn summit ridge. From Y Garn we continued on to Foel Goch and then returned via the ridge of Y Llymllwyd back to Llyn Idwal.
A fine day topped off by a couple of beers in the Tyn Y Coed.
It reminded us of an earlier day in October '82 when we continued from Foel Goch over Mynydd Perfydd and Carnedd y Filiast.
riven - Apr 20, 2008 11:05 am Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
Part of the 3000Quite a nice climb. Beginning to feel the burn on the challenge though.
daveyboy - Mar 3, 2008 12:27 pm
Many Times:Should fill this in really at the beginning / birth of the page.
Done it a fair few times now via various routes and always been good.
mountainmanjohn - Jan 25, 2008 6:29 am
Some fun daysDone a few times....some great walks and scrambles in this area.
mountainmanmark - Jan 23, 2008 5:32 am
MemoriesNo matter how many routes you dream up over the Glyders, Y Garn will always be there somewhere
chugach mtn boy - Dec 12, 2007 4:47 pm
Via Devil's StaircaseA memorable route in which you worm up a crack inside the mountain and then reemerge near the top of the face.
Charles - Oct 15, 2007 8:22 am
Lots of timesOften on the 14 peaks
Peter Hodd - Jul 30, 2007 8:48 am Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2007
Windy!A lovely , vigorous walk up the right hand arm of the chair as seen from Llyn Idwal. Bracing ridge walk parallel to the A5 north made a good return back to Bethesda- but we had to watch out for the enormous quarry at the end of the ridge!
Dan Bailey - Jul 18, 2007 4:23 am
east ridge scramblemust be the best way up this hill. Only ever done it in the wet, when it can be pretty challenging; worth bringing a rope.
Nanuls - Apr 26, 2007 4:33 am
Bagged it as part of a trek over SnowdoniaNice mountain, stunning views of the Glyders
igneouscarl - Apr 14, 2007 3:15 pm Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2007
Peak bagging sessionWent up, past and down on a mission to do as much as I could in a couple of days. Great views!