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Garn Gron routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · from Loch ArkaigModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Garn Gron, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from Loch ArkaigGrade 2
A challenging scramble up the east face, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from Glen PeanDifficult
A longer approach from the northwest, taking in remote and rugged terrain.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Loch ArkaigGrade 3
A technical climb up the west ridge, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Garn Gron today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Garn Gron each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 541m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Garn Gron 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 16:54
9h 51m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 16:04. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:58.
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About Garn Gron
Garn Gron is 541 m (1,775 ft) high with 52 m of prominence. It is in South-West Wales, Wales. OS grid reference SN739610. It is the 6th highest of the 50 summits Peakify lists in South-West Wales. The nearest summits are Llethr Llwyd (1.1 km), Llan Ddu Fawr (11 km) and Pen y Bryn-mawr (13 km).
How high is Garn Gron?
Garn Gron is 541 metres high with 52 metres of prominence.
Where is Garn Gron?
Garn Gron is listed in South-West Wales, Wales.
Are there routes for Garn Gron?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Garn Gron, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Garn Gron 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 Garn Gron?
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.
