The Easiest Route Up Tryfan in Snowdonia [+ Stunning Drone Footage]

[@thebaldscrambler]

Hey all, there was a rare fatality on the South Ridge recently. I'm not sure if they were going up or down it but this highlights that there are no easy or safe routes and all require scrambling and involve a risk of falling from height. Stay safe out there and don't forget there are mountain guides and leaders who can take you up to the summit safely.

[@jamsams]

I did this ascent in winter conditions many years ago, brilliant day. A friend and I made our way down via the West Face by dropping into snow drift after snow drift. The route is impossible in any other conditions. Great memories. R.I.P Mark Brandish, I enjoyed our walks and climbs.

[@stefaniacasa914]

I went through the gull, didn't relise there's was a path from this side too Thank you for posting

[@off-pistusaddictuscrew6457]

Thank you so much Daniel for all the useful information here, will be climbing Tryfan this weekend and will take the south going up and to the west back to the car park.👍

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thanks, have a great day.

[@daveyrobo]

Thanks Daniel, for posting. I followed your route up Tryfan,this morning. V much appreciated 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⛰️👍

[@thebaldscrambler]

Hope you enjoyed it! I'll be back there soon to shoot some more footage.

[@jamesl5149]

We are trying this tomorrow! Exciting

[@cliffwilkins9178]

What a lovely video - thanks! I did Tryfan a couple of times in the 80's, once on a freezing cold winters day, and once on the clearest of summers days. Fabulous mountain; I'd love to do it again soon......

[@nickbrawn1925]

Quality video!! Video's are getting slicker all the time! Did this route in the summer with my son and would definitely agree that's a lot more straight forward than others, loving the content keep up the great work !

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thanks, with the snow approaching I'm hoping to spend a few days in the mountains, so should have some more footage to share soon.

[@ata1811]

That was very helpful Thank you! Amazing drone work there. Fair play to you!

[@Gmoz79]

Did it a few months back via the North ridge which was great fun. Will have to try it this way some time

[@Prashant.Khapane]

like this video, done this route many times. Thanks for sharing.

[@YuliaHadassahK]

Thanks for this video, I will be in Wales in November, Tryfan is one of my planned summits, I'm looking for a bit of scrambling, but nothing too exposed, so I think this route will do 👍🏻

[@peterjamescreatives007]

Thanks. Amazed you got those drone shots 👏

[@NadgetheNomad]

Nice video I’m looking to go up Tryfan so this is very helpful. Thank you.

[@carwynlewis3322]

Brilliant be going up there soon thanks 👍

[@gretskycompton]

Thank you so much Daniel - a team of us have just been up Glyder Fawr today & could see Tryfan which looked amazing - maybe we will try this in the future!

[@MrMesospheric]

A quick note to all Tryfan fans: it's not 'Try-fan', with a stress on the 'fan' bit. It's 'Tryfan' where, in essence, all the letters have the same weight. Good job on 'Bochlwyd', though!

[@Jayroch777]

Grammar police

[@jamsams]

It's also TruhVan.

[@jamsams]

​@@Jayroch777 erm, nope, not grammar police. Grammar police correct your written work, this is Pronunciation Police...and rightly so. Nothing wrong with advising someone on the correct way to say something.

[@hiking57]

Looking to do tryfan soon, this route looks like the one. Great vid and info thanks daniel, just come across your channel eith look at some more vids.👍

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thank you. It's my favourite mountain in Snowdonia and I think the south ridge much easier than the north ridge which is more than twice as long. Have fun!

[@thatspeak.]

Great Video, thank you

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I’d like to have a go at this one day, amazing scenery. The drone footage is really good 😊

[@thebaldscrambler]

It's a great route, views at the top are the best :-)

[@davidfaulkner4178]

Excellent vid Dan, getting more & more professional feel to them now. Makes a huge difference with the drone footage as well

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thanks, each vid seems to get a bit better. I enjoyed editing this one.

[@Jiglo71]

Great video quality and enjoyable watch. One of my next challenges, thanks and subscribed

[@Walkingwildcampinguk]

Just found your channel as I’m researching a route up Tryfan. Great video mate I’ve hit subscribe so I’ll be checking out some other content. I’m a keen hiker and wild camper but just getting to grips with scrambling as I’ve not the best head for heights 😮 picked a great hobby haven’t I lol. Thanks again mate

[@thebaldscrambler]

South Ridge is defo easier than the North Ridge. Some ppl go up the gully I came down at the end of the footage but it's quite boring. I've never met anyone who has struggled on the S/Ridge in good weather and if you really like it, you could come back and try the harder North Ridge another time. You may also like this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWa2ppefaZqKjKc

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Drone footage is impressive. New perspective. Best wishes.

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thanks, I'm gonna try to get more drone shots and less footage from the headcam moving forward.

[@davidalexander287]

Thank. Thats the route up Tryfan sorted.

[@buntho007]

Amazing footage !!!

[@thebaldscrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gavinlangford2984]

Hi great video.. one of my favourate routes is assending teh South Ridge then desending the Weatern gully strait down to the car park at Ogwen Lake..What size day sack and first aid kit did you take with you??

[@thebaldscrambler]

I've got an Osprey Mutant bag, mainly because it has a huge chamber that holds my drone and other camera equipment. Custom first aid kit - I chucked out most of the plasters and some other stuff and put in a torniquet; If I gash myself open on a sharp rock or whatnot and I'm bleeding out, I'm sure I'll appreciate that more than a plaster ;-).

[@babcockandbobbins]

Great video, hope to do this in the summer .

[@thebaldscrambler]

It's a lovely route, shorter and easier than the North Ridge and with great views on both sides.

[@barrywebber100]

Thanks for taking the time to film and post this video. The drone footage was particularly impressive, it's amazing how capable these devices are, I expect they also create some anxiety about possibly losing them as well! Wonderful and beautiful Welsh landscapes and scenery.

[@8ballphil150]

Snowdonia was like a second home to me in the army . ( Welsh guards ) . Along with the beacons . Great preparation has to be emphasised in these vids though . At least one change of clothing , 1st aid kit , food supply and most importantly , plenty of warm thermal clothing . The conditions can change so quickly . Also in my opinion , never go up on your own . There was a fatality in the news this year . lone experienced walker got into trouble . My favourite route is Tryfan north route ascent , and south route up bristly ridge and the glyderau . My favourite in north Wales is the Rhinogydd .Bloody hard , but massively rewarding .

[@Doody_TTV]

5.09 What a camera angle ....... wow

[@Rhino11111111]

How does this compare to going up Y garn? I did the circular route via devils kitchen for my first mountain hike and looking for my next summit to take on.

[@thebaldscrambler]

This is more scrambly than that route with a few places where you'll need to use your hands to pull yourself up.

[@cheryltiley]

Very helpful video thank you, is it normally that quiet?

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thank you. The footage was filmed on a weekday in late November, so it was nice and quiet with a only a few ppl on the summit. It will be much busier on a summer weekend but most will go up the north ridge and down the south ridge. I usually go early (set off 7am) to avoid the crowds in the summer.

[@KillerkoUK]

Scrambling with drone up in the air is something I haven't tried yet lol.. but nice shots :)

[@thebaldscrambler]

I had issues with the drone's controllers nudging stuff in my bag and the drone going off on a suicide mission, so I had to hold the controller in my hand but I've just purchased a shield that protects the controllers and screen so hopefully I can scramble and leave the drone to follow me. For anyone reading this, consider this accessory - amzn.to/43xrGjP

[@richardheads9529]

Hi Daniel-great video-very informative, thanks. It's the best one I've seen. Been planning the south ridge for a while and thinking of approaching the col (Bwlch Tryfan) via the miners track from Pen Y Gwryd. Can you comment on that route ? Cheers..

[@damianhough5409]

Hi Daniel. Great video! Approximately how long from the visitor centre before you hit the “missable fork” in the path? Thanks

[@thebaldscrambler]

Only a few minutes. There's a map on my website, if that helps: thebaldscrambler.co.uk/snowdonia/glyderau/easiest-route-tryfan/

[@damianhough5409]

@@thebaldscrambler That’s great, thanks 👍

[@rickster3287]

Great footage there, and youve convinced me to purchase a drone for our trip next month. Do you think that route is achievable with an agile collie/shepard dog? Thanks, enjoyed that!

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thank you. I have seen a few dogs on the south ridge before, not many - maybe 3 or 4 over the last few years, but I can't say if your dog would be okay as it is a scrambling route and very rugged. My drone is the DJI Mini 3 Pro with 3 spare batteries, as they don't last long in the wind!

[@russellcolclough9812]

I am sixty years of age and I've done the watkins, the pyg up Snowden, with no problem, I would love to do this one, however, not sure of my abilities.

[@RobertGilogly]

I did this solo a couple of months ago. ( which I wouldn't advise, as its very easy to lose the paths) It is much more challenging than Snowdon because from the col it really is a scramble. I am pretty fit but was absolutely exhausted when I finished. My advice would be train hard for it and make sure you do it in optimal conditions. I really wouldn't fancy being up there if the weather turned. It is a mountain that requires the uptmost respect.

[@shakin007]

Great video, thanks for sharing…. Do you guide up the mountains? We are Bringing the family up in August. I’ve done them before we had kids, but would prefer to follow someone who has better knowledge of the safer routes up the top. Cheers 🙏🏼

[@thebaldscrambler]

Thanks, I don't do guiding unfortuantely. Have a great time in August, I've got a feeling it's gonna be a scorcher after a cool July so far.

[@mircko191]

thank you

[@derekibison6644]

Is there any exposure on the south ridge?

[@jakerochell2683]

Is there any bad exposure points on the south ridge or all just standard scrambling

[@thebaldscrambler]

There is one spot where there is a steep drop just to the side. I went with a first-timer last year who crawled on his knees for about 2 metres on this section as he felt uncomfortable. The rest of the route, he found a breeze.

[@thebaldscrambler]

It's about 30 metres from the summit.

[@alton727]

Hi dan, was wondering how difficult this would be for a first time scrambler. Also do you have any tips for down climbing?

[@thebaldscrambler]

Hi, while the route is a grade 1 scramble, there is still the potential for a fall or wandering off route, so I think a complete beginner should go on a fine weather day when the rock is dry and visibility is excellent; also when it's busy so that there will be other people on the mountain. You could always take the path from Ogwen Cottage up to the stone wall and make a decision there about whether you want to summit or go over the wall and take the path back to the A5 at the Gwern Gof Uchaf campsite; that's a lovely hiking route in itself.

[@hanzlahnisar1373]

How's this compared to Crib? Brill video BTW.

[@thebaldscrambler]

Much easier, less exposed too.

[@hanzlahnisar1373]

@The Bald Scrambler what would you recommend, have done Striding, Sharp and Crib.

[@robertbinsted6075]

It’s finally stopped raining and everyone’s making videos! Really want to do this route - don’t suppose you’d know how long a round trip would normally take?

[@AlexTunstall]

Depends how fast you want to be! I think a healthy time is probably around 3 hours up, 2 down. Add a few hours for good measure to give yourself plenty of time

[@thebaldscrambler]

Yeah, I've been itching to get on the mountains but the weather has been rubbish lately. Took me about 3 hours to get to the summit but I had to faff about with the drone, tripods and GoPro. Going down Main/West gully is a really quick way to get off the mountain; about 45 minutes. A decent down the south ridge will take a bit longer - up to 1.5. Allow 4-5 hours overall if you stop for lunch on the summit etc.

[@markjones127]

@@thebaldscrambler There's a fell race which starts at the summit and comes down west gully to the road, the record is an incredible 8 mins by the man who still organises the race every year, when he set the record he broke both his wrists, he's a bit of a legend in his own lifetime in local fell running circles, nice video btw!

[@thebaldscrambler]

Hi everyone; here's my kit and camera equipment list and also some other info: Filmed on my GoPro 8 - amzn.to/43fVy47 Aerial footage is from my DJI Mini 3 Drone - amzn.to/3IyiljL I'm wearing La Sportiva TX4 Scrambling Boots, read my review - thebaldscrambler.co.uk/kit-list/la-sportiva-tx4-review/ My Osprey backpack - amzn.to/3ojKIva I always wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks as they're low odour and perfect for long days - amzn.to/42ZFFiO I normally camp in Snowdonia but as this was a working trip and it was winter, I stayed a few nights at The Royal Oak in Betws y Coed - royaloakhotel.net/ Edited with Adobe Premier Pro - www.adobe.com/uk/products/premiere.html I did this route in late December 2022 on a weekday. Full route description, map and photos on my website - thebaldscrambler.co.uk/snowdonia/glyderau/easiest-route-tryfan/

[@250rio9]

Always wanted to hike and scramble tryffan. Completed devils kitchen with ease

[@happychappy27]

Devils kitchen is very straight forward. Tryfan isn’t straight forward but it’s still isn’t difficult. Give it a go you wrong regret it

[@carwynlewis3322]

How hard is the north ridge to a novice

[@LaHayeSaint]

Daniel -- Many thanks for your guidance up the South Ridge of Tryfan. This video should be shown to all Army Cadets the evening before they carry out the ascent. There are many opportunities to do map reading on route. I like your excellent advice to start on the easiest route. The British Army does not appreciate dead Cadets, neither do parents. A sure way to get Court Marshalled! I jumped from Adam to Eve (at the top), but no sooner had I done so, the wind picked up and it was too dangerous for anyone else to have a go. But I'll leave the North Face to the professionals!

[@thebaldscrambler]

Hi all, I just published a video of the most difficult section on the more challenging North Ridge route of Tryfan, it's a must watch for anyone considering going that way - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWa2ppefaZqKjKc

[@petec8706]

If you keep just to the right of the established south ridge scramble, you can take in some really interesting climbs/scrambling, which is much tougher than grade1… I’ve explored this mountain a lot - it never fails to deliver great days… Adam & Eve has to be done…