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Mynydd Tarw routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Car Park at Tan-y-PistyllModerate
The standard route up Mynydd Tarw starts from the car park at Tan-y-Pistyll, it follows a clear path that ascends gradually to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Berwyn range.
North RidgeHiking · 7km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Milltir GerrigModerate
This route begins at Milltir Gerrig and follows the north ridge to the summit of Mynydd Tarw, it is less traveled and offers a more solitary experience.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from LlandrilloModerate
The southwest approach starts from Llandrillo and takes a longer path to the summit, passing through varied terrain and offering panoramic views.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Car Park at Tan-y-PistyllGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble tackles the east face of Mynydd Tarw, providing an adventurous ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mynydd Tarw today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mynydd Tarw each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 679m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mynydd Tarw each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:50
9h 48m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 15:59. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:55.
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About Mynydd Tarw
Mynydd Tarw is 679 m (2,229 ft) high with 44 m of prominence. It is in Wrexham, Wales. It is the 3rd highest of the 3 summits Peakify lists in Wrexham. The nearest summits are Foel Wen South Top (1.2 km), Rhos (1.2 km) and Foel Wen (1.6 km).
How high is Mynydd Tarw?
Mynydd Tarw is 679 metres high with 44 metres of prominence.
Where is Mynydd Tarw?
Mynydd Tarw is listed in Wrexham, Wales.
Are there routes for Mynydd Tarw?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Mynydd Tarw, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mynydd Tarw 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 Mynydd Tarw?
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.
