North Ridge of Tryfan

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The North Ridge of Tryfan is a classic scrambling route in Snowdonia, Wales, renowned for its exposed rocky ascent and spectacular mountain views.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf alpine-style ridge route
mountain scrambling route
approaches summit of Tryfan
country Wales
hasAlternativeName North Ridge of Tryfan scramble
hasApproximateGradeComparison easier than Bristly Ridge on Glyder Fach
hasDifficultyGrade Grade 1 scramble (British scrambling grade)
hasFeature gullies
occasional exposed steps
rocky buttresses
short chimneys
slabs
hasNavigationNote multiple variants and lines exist along the ridge
hasRisk increased hazard in wet or icy conditions
potential for serious injury in a fall
hasStartPoint A5 road near Llyn Ogwen
hasSummitFeature Adam and Eve rocks on Tryfan summit
hasViewOf Carneddau range
linked to: Carneddau

Glyderau range
Ogwen Valley
isAccessedFrom Ogwen Valley
isKnownFor exposed rocky ascent
route-finding challenges in poor visibility
spectacular mountain views
sustained scrambling
isMoreSeriousIn winter conditions
isPartOf classic Snowdonia scrambling routes
locatedIn Eryri National Park
Gwynedd
Snowdonia
Tryfan
United Kingdom
Wales
mountainRange Snowdonia mountains
linked to: Snowdonia
notableHazard loose rock in some sections
steep drops beside the line of ascent
oftenCombinedWith continuation to Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr
descent via South Ridge of Tryfan
popularWith experienced hillwalkers
mountaineers
scramblers
requires basic scrambling skills
good weather and visibility for safe navigation
use of hands for progress
season commonly climbed in autumn
commonly climbed in spring
commonly climbed in summer
suitableFor fit and experienced hillwalkers comfortable with exposure

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Ogwen Valley popularRoute North Ridge of Tryfan
Glyderau hasNotableFeature Heather Terrace on Tryfan
subject linked to: Glyderau mountain range
linked to: North Ridge of Tryfan
North Ridge of Tryfan hasApproximateGradeComparison easier than Bristly Ridge on Glyder Fach
linked to: North Ridge of Tryfan
North Ridge of Tryfan hasAlternativeName North Ridge of Tryfan scramble
linked to: North Ridge of Tryfan