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Graig Ddu routes: 3 ways to the top
North RidgeScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Capel CurigGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge of Graig Ddu offers a straightforward Grade 1 scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience scrambling in a less crowded area
East FaceScrambling · 4.5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Capel CurigGrade 2 Scramble
The East Face route provides a more challenging Grade 2 scramble with some exposure, it requires careful route finding and is best suited for experienced scramblers
South RidgeHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Capel CurigHiking
The South Ridge is a scenic hiking route that ascends gradually to the summit of Graig Ddu, it is suitable for hikers of all levels and offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks
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Is it safe to climb Graig Ddu today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Graig Ddu each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 537m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Graig Ddu 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 Graig Ddu
Graig Ddu is 537 m (1,762 ft) high with 69 m of prominence. It is in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales. OS grid reference SH888429. It is the 21st highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala. The nearest summits are Carnedd y Filiast (2.4 km), Waun Garnedd-y-Filiast (2.7 km) and Foel-boeth (2.4 km).
How high is Graig Ddu?
Graig Ddu is 537 metres high with 69 metres of prominence.
Where is Graig Ddu?
Graig Ddu is listed in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales.
Are there routes for Graig Ddu?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Graig Ddu, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Graig Ddu 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 Graig Ddu?
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.
