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Garnedd Fawr routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from Llyn CelynModerate
The standard route to Garnedd Fawr starts from Llyn Celyn, it follows a well-trodden path with moderate elevation gain, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · from BalaModerate
The south approach to Garnedd Fawr starts from Bala, it is a longer route that offers a gradual ascent with beautiful views of the valley.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Llyn CelynGrade 1
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the north ridge of Garnedd Fawr, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Llyn Arenig FawrGrade 2
This is a more challenging route involving a Grade 2 climb up the east ridge, suitable for experienced climbers seeking a thrilling ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Garnedd Fawr today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Garnedd Fawr each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 569m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Garnedd 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 16:51
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 16:00. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:56.
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About Garnedd Fawr
Garnedd Fawr is 569 m (1,867 ft) high with 47 m of prominence. It is in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales. OS grid reference SH937423. It is the 13th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala. The nearest summits are Moel Emoel (2.1 km), Foel Goch (1.6 km) and Orddu (2.5 km).
How high is Garnedd Fawr?
Garnedd Fawr is 569 metres high with 47 metres of prominence.
Where is Garnedd Fawr?
Garnedd Fawr is listed in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales.
Are there routes for Garnedd Fawr?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Garnedd Fawr, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Garnedd 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 Garnedd 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.
