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Bryniau Gleision routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · from Llyn CrafnantModerate
This route starts from Llyn Crafnant and follows the north ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · from Llyn GeirionyddModerate
The south ridge route begins at Llyn Geirionydd and ascends steadily to the summit, providing a scenic walk.
West ApproachHiking · 9km · from Capel CurigModerate
Starting from Capel Curig, this route offers a less traveled path with beautiful landscapes.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Llyn CrafnantGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route takes you up the east ridge, requiring some hands-on sections but rewarding with panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bryniau Gleision today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bryniau Gleision each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 538m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bryniau Gleision 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 07:00, sunset 16:53
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:49 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:55 to 16:57.
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About Bryniau Gleision
Bryniau Gleision is 538 m (1,765 ft) high with 35 m of prominence. It is in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales. OS grid reference SO084161. It is the 15th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Llandovery to Monmouth. The nearest summits are Cefn yr Ystrad (2.4 km), Allt Lwyd (2.8 km) and Twyn Ceilog (3.7 km).
How high is Bryniau Gleision?
Bryniau Gleision is 538 metres high with 35 metres of prominence.
Where is Bryniau Gleision?
Bryniau Gleision is listed in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales.
Are there routes for Bryniau Gleision?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Bryniau Gleision, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bryniau Gleision 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 Bryniau Gleision?
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.
