Y Garn
Walk | Challenging | 7km
Views from the summit of Y Garn are arguably some of the best of any hill climb in the whole of Snowdonia National Park, looking down onto Llyn Idwal, Llyn Ogwen and the mountainous layers of the Ogwen Valley. The route takes you first past the craggy shores of Llyn Idwal, nestled within the beautiful glacial amphitheatre of Cwm Idwal, then you can ascend through Devil's Kitchen (which is definitely quite a scramble!), or up the north east ridge to Y Garn. This walk is highly recommended as a beautiful but strenuous half-day walk, taking in the breathtaking scenes of the Ogwen Valley.
Route: The hike is 7.5km and is a strenuous hill walk. Use OS Explorer Map OL17 and see our route here.
Gear: Wear walking boots due to the scrambly sections. Bring a warm, windproof jacket for the summit.
Food & drink: We'd recommend heading to Moel Siabod after the walk for a hearty meal, or nearby Bethesda has plenty of pubs and restaurants. you can buy snacks and drinks from the Visitor Centre at Ogwen Cottage, at the start/finish of the hike.