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Disgwylfa Fawr routes: 4 ways to the top
Main Path from PonterwydHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from PonterwydModerate
This route starts from the village of Ponterwyd and follows a well-trodden path to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
South Approach via Nant y MochHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Nant y Moch ReservoirModerate
This longer route takes you through scenic landscapes around the Nant y Moch Reservoir before ascending to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from North BaseGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a straightforward scramble up the north ridge, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 3km · from East BaseGrade 3 Climb
This challenging climb up the east ridge is for experienced climbers only, requiring technical skills and equipment.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Disgwylfa Fawr each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 507m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Disgwylfa Fawr 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 07:04, sunset 16:54
9h 50m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:54 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:58.
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About Disgwylfa Fawr
Disgwylfa Fawr is 507 m (1,663 ft) high with 154 m of prominence. It is in Aberystwyth to Welshpool, Wales. OS grid reference SN737847. It is the 12th highest of the 38 summits Peakify lists in Aberystwyth to Welshpool. The nearest summits are Drosgol (3.8 km), Banc y Garn (3.1 km) and Y Garn (3.8 km).
How high is Disgwylfa Fawr?
Disgwylfa Fawr is 507 metres high with 154 metres of prominence.
Where is Disgwylfa Fawr?
Disgwylfa Fawr is listed in Aberystwyth to Welshpool, Wales.
Are there routes for Disgwylfa Fawr?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Disgwylfa Fawr, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Path from Ponterwyd (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Disgwylfa Fawr 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 Disgwylfa Fawr?
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.
