Tryfan and The Glyders Circular, North Wales
Excellent scrambling and other worldy
6-8 hours
£100 per person
Skill Level 2
Tryfan is one of the few mountains in Wales you can’t walk up, it demands hands-on scrambling from the very start. Combined with a circuit over the Glyders, this route is the perfect introduction to grade 1 scrambling, building confidence on rock in a stunning, dramatic landscape.
Who is this for?
A great next step for hillwalkers who’ve mastered the basics and want to try something more adventurous. No prior scrambling experience is necessary, but a head for heights and a willingness to use your hands as well as your feet will help you get the most out of the day.
What to Expect
- Hands-on grade 1 scrambling from near the start of the route, right on Tryfan itself
- A circuit over the Glyders, taking in dramatic rock formations and wide mountain views
- Coaching in scrambling technique and movement over rock throughout
- A genuine sense of adventure without the sustained exposure of harder routes
- The option to jump Tryfan’s famous summit stones, Adam and Eve, for those who fancy it
Price
£100 per person
Duration
Full day (approx. 6-8 hours round trip)
Group size
4-8 in a group, 4:1 guide ratio
Fitness level
Moderate — no prior mountain experience needed
Dates
May / June / July / August / September / October
Where Next?
Enjoyed the exposure and scrambling, take a look at the Snowdon Horseshoe or step up to a Technical Alpinism Course or travel further across North Wales on the Welsh 3000s!
A note on conditions:
UK mountains never run to a fixed script, be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. Every course is weather and condition dependent, and your Mountain Leader’s safety decisions — including changes to the route, the objective, or the schedule — are always final. Where a planned summit isn’t possible, your guide will offer the best available alternative on the day.