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Tarren Cwm-ffernol routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Ascent from AbergynolwynHiking · 8km · from AbergynolwynModerate
The standard route ascends from the village of Abergynolwyn, following paths through forest and open moorland to reach the summit.
Alternative Ascent via Nant GwernolHiking · 9km · from Nant Gwernol StationModerate
This route starts at Nant Gwernol Station and follows a scenic path through the forest, offering an alternative approach to the summit.
Ascent via Bryn Eglwys QuarryHiking · 10km · from Bryn Eglwys QuarryModerate
Starting from Bryn Eglwys Quarry, this route provides a historical perspective as it passes through old quarry workings before reaching the summit.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Tarren Cwm-ffernol each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 551m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Tarren Cwm-ffernol 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 07:05, sunset 16:54
9h 49m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:58.
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About Tarren Cwm-ffernol
Tarren Cwm-ffernol is 551 m (1,808 ft) high with 64 m of prominence. It is in Dolgellau to Machynlleth, Wales. OS grid reference SH659023. It is the 6th highest of the 18 summits Peakify lists in Dolgellau to Machynlleth. The nearest summits are Pen Trum-gwr (1.0 km), Tarrenhendre (2.9 km) and Tyddynbriddell Hill (4.2 km).
How high is Tarren Cwm-ffernol?
Tarren Cwm-ffernol is 551 metres high with 64 metres of prominence.
Where is Tarren Cwm-ffernol?
Tarren Cwm-ffernol is listed in Dolgellau to Machynlleth, Wales.
Are there routes for Tarren Cwm-ffernol?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Tarren Cwm-ffernol, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Ascent from Abergynolwyn (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Tarren Cwm-ffernol 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 Tarren Cwm-ffernol?
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.
