Routes up
Carreg Yr Ogof routes: 4 ways to the top
North RidgeScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Car Park near Llyn y Fan FachGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
South ApproachHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Car Park near Llyn y Fan FachHiking
This hiking route approaches Carreg Yr Ogof from the south, it is a gentle ascent with a well-marked path
East FaceScrambling · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Car Park near Llyn y Fan FachGrade 2 Scramble
The East Face provides a more challenging scramble with steeper sections, recommended for experienced scramblers
West RidgeScrambling · 5km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Car Park near Llyn y Fan FachGrade 1 Scramble
The West Ridge is a popular scramble with a mix of grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, offering panoramic views
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carreg Yr Ogof today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carreg Yr Ogof each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 586m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carreg Yr Ogof each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:55
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:51 and starts 16:05. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:59.
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About Carreg Yr Ogof
Carreg Yr Ogof is 586 m (1,923 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales. OS grid reference SN777214. It is the 8th highest of the 39 summits Peakify lists in Llandovery to Monmouth. The nearest summits are Garreg Las (1.1 km), Waun Lefrith (2.0 km) and Foel Fraith (3.8 km).
How high is Carreg Yr Ogof?
Carreg Yr Ogof is 586 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Carreg Yr Ogof?
Carreg Yr Ogof is listed in Llandovery to Monmouth, Wales.
Are there routes for Carreg Yr Ogof?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Carreg Yr Ogof, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Carreg Yr Ogof 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 Carreg Yr Ogof?
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.
