Tryfan
Tryfan | |
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Conwy, Wales | |
Parent range | Snowdonia |
OS grid | SH664593 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 115 / Explorer OL17 |
Tryfan (Welsh pronunciation:
Between the mid-1980s and June 2010, its accepted height was 915 metres (3,002 ft). However, it was resurveyed using accurate GPS measurements and found to be 2.4 metres (eight feet) higher (which the pre-1980s surveys also recorded).[1]
Tryfan is said to be the final resting-place of
Naming
The name "Tryfan" is thought to derive from the intensifying particle try– and the noun ban (‘top, peak’), giving the meaning ‘very high peak’.[5]
Routes of ascent
There are many routes of ascent, ranging from easy ridge scrambling, to multi-pitch mountaineering rock climbs on the east face.
A popular ascent route is its north ridge, which starts close to the
Tryfan may also be climbed by the south ridge, which links the mountain (via
The summit of Tryfan is famous for the twin
Two prominent pillar-like boulders are visible on the skyline midway through the approach to the summit via the South ridge. As these can be mistaken for Siôn a Siân from a distance, they have become known as Cain and Abel, continuing the biblical theme.
Milestone Buttress
Milestone Buttress at the base of Tryfan is a popular location for climbing. The Buttress is about 10 minutes' walk from roadside laybys. The most popular route is known as the Direct Route: there are often queues of people waiting to climb it. It is 75 metres (246 ft) long, and has a grade of Very Difficult (VD). The route was first climbed by G. Barlow and H. Priestly-Smith in 1910. There is also a popular Grade 3 scramble incorporating the Milestone Buttress. This route is commonly used as an alternative approach to the North Ridge, as is the nearby slabby wedge of Tryfan Bach, on the other side of the mountain.
Gallery
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The Cannon Stone, on Tryfan's north ridge.
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Tryfan seen from Ogwen Cottage on the A5 road.
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Milestone Buttress, eastern side. The direct route is highlighted.
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Tryfan and neighbouring parts of the Glyderau are home to feral goats.
References
- ^ a b "Survey adds 8ft to Tryfan mountain's height". BBC News. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ Alexander Falileyev, Etymological Glossary of Old Welsh (Tübingen, 2000), p. 151.
- ^ "Tryfan". Guardian. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ Topham, Simon. "Llyn Ogwen". Mysterious Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ Alexander Falileyev, Etymological Glossary of Old Welsh (Tübingen, 2000), p. 151.
- ^ "Tryfan". National Trust. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "An unforgettable mountain day | Snowdonia Society". www.snowdonia-society.org.uk. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ a b Goodwin, Stephen. "Leap before you look". The Independent. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ISBN 978-1741042023.
Bibliography
- Williams, Paul (1990). Rock climbing in Snowdonia. Constable. ISBN 0-09-468410-3.
- Ashton, Steve (1992). Scrambles in Snowdonia. Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-088-9.
External links
- Computer generated summit panoramas North South index
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Tryfan and surrounding area