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Gorllwyn routes: 4 ways to the top
Main Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · from AbergwesynModerate
This route follows the main ridge of Gorllwyn, offering expansive views and a moderate challenge, suitable for experienced hikers.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · from AbergwesynModerate
Starting from Abergwesyn, this route takes a direct approach to the summit, providing a shorter but steeper climb.
Eastern TraverseScrambling · 14km · from LlanwrthwlDifficult
This route involves some scrambling sections on the eastern slopes, offering a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
Northern RidgeHiking · 16km · from LlanwrthwlDifficult
The northern ridge route is a longer and more strenuous hike, with a gradual ascent and panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Gorllwyn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Gorllwyn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 613m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Gorllwyn 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 07:02, sunset 16:53
9h 51m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:52 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:58.
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About Gorllwyn
Gorllwyn is 613 m (2,010 ft) high with 90 m of prominence. It is in Powys, Wales. It is the 17th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Powys. The nearest summits are Darren (2.4 km), Y Garth (3.6 km) and Y Gamriw (3.4 km).
How high is Gorllwyn?
Gorllwyn is 613 metres high with 90 metres of prominence.
Where is Gorllwyn?
Gorllwyn is listed in Powys, Wales.
Are there routes for Gorllwyn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Gorllwyn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Gorllwyn 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 Gorllwyn?
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.
