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Gallt y Daren routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Capel CurigGrade 1 Scramble
A classic ridge scramble with stunning views over the surrounding valleys, suitable for experienced scramblers.
South Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 580 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from BethesdaGrade 2 Scramble
A challenging scramble up the south face, requires good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · from LlanberisHiking
A scenic hike that follows the east ridge, offering panoramic views and a steady ascent.
West ApproachHiking · 7km · from BeddgelertHiking
A longer approach from the west, passing through varied terrain and offering a gradual climb.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Gallt y Daren today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gallt y Daren each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 619m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gallt y Daren 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 07:05, sunset 16:52
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:57.
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About Gallt y Daren
Gallt y Daren is 619 m (2,032 ft) high with 113 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 123rd highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Foel Boeth (0.3 km), Bryn-pig (4.0 km) and Moel Llyfnant (3.0 km).
How high is Gallt y Daren?
Gallt y Daren is 619 metres high with 113 metres of prominence.
Where is Gallt y Daren?
Gallt y Daren is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Gallt y Daren?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Gallt y Daren, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Gallt y Daren 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 Gallt y Daren?
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.
