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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Heather Terrace on Tryfan 1

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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 NERFINISHED
hasApproximateGradeComparison easier than Bristly Ridge on Glyder Fach NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
hasSummitFeature Adam and Eve rocks on Tryfan summit
hasViewOf Carneddau range NERFINISHED
Glyderau range NERFINISHED
Ogwen Valley NERFINISHED
isAccessedFrom Ogwen Valley NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
Gwynedd NERFINISHED
Snowdonia NERFINISHED
Tryfan NERFINISHED
United Kingdom
Wales
mountainRange Snowdonia mountains NERFINISHED
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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Glyderau mountain range hasNotableFeature North Ridge of Tryfan
subject surface form: Glyderau
this entity surface form: Heather Terrace on Tryfan
Ogwen Valley popularRoute North Ridge of Tryfan