Routes up
Bryn Gwyn routes: 5 ways to the top
Main PathHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Car Park near Bryn GwynModerate
The Main Path is a well-trodden route that takes you through scenic landscapes, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
East TraverseHiking · 10km · 300 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from East TrailheadModerate
The East Traverse is a longer route that circles around the mountain, offering diverse terrain and panoramic views.
North RidgeScrambling · 7km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from North Base CampGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from South ApproachGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear and experience, it provides a direct ascent to the summit.
West ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from West Parking AreaGrade 2 Scramble
The West Scramble is a challenging route with steep sections, requiring good scrambling skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bryn Gwyn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bryn Gwyn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 643m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bryn Gwyn each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:51
9h 48m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 16:00. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:56.
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About Bryn Gwyn
Bryn Gwyn is 643 m (2,110 ft) high with 13 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 102nd highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Post Gwyn (0.6 km), Craig Rhiwarth (2.7 km) and Moel Sych (3.3 km).
How high is Bryn Gwyn?
Bryn Gwyn is 643 metres high with 13 metres of prominence.
Where is Bryn Gwyn?
Bryn Gwyn is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Bryn Gwyn?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Bryn Gwyn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Path (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bryn Gwyn today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Bryn Gwyn?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
