Tryfan
A jagged rocky peak beside Llyn Ogwen, one of Britain's most famous scrambling mountains. Two giant stones on the summit, “Adam and Eve,” offer a jumping challenge.
Tryfan rises to about 918 metres. Its bare, sharp silhouette stands up from the shore of Llyn Ogwen beside the A5, and it is one of the few peaks in Britain that you must climb using both hands and feet. The classic North Ridge route is a Grade 1 scramble, taking about 3–4 hours round trip. The route is hard to follow and has exposed sections, so it suits experienced climbers or those with a guide. Two standing stones on the summit, “Adam and Eve,” are said to grant “Tryfan freedom” to anyone who jumps between them. You can also photograph the mountain's reflection in the lake without climbing to the top.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Cwm Idwal
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (Velocity 2)
- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- Aber Falls
- Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Dolwyddelan Castle
- Dolbadarn Castle & Llyn Padarn
- National Slate Museum