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Y Gamriw routes: 3 ways to the top
Main Ridge WalkHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Soar y MynyddModerate
This route takes you along the main ridge of Y Gamriw, offering expansive views and a moderate challenge
South AscentHiking · 8km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from LlanwrthwlModerate
The South Ascent provides a direct route to the summit, with a steady climb and rewarding views
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from LlangurigGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble follows the North Ridge, offering a more adventurous route to the summit
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Y Gamriw today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Y Gamriw each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 603m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Y Gamriw 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 07:02, 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 16:57.
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About Y Gamriw
Y Gamriw is 603 m (1,977 ft) high with 48 m of prominence. It is in Powys, Wales. It is the 19th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Powys. The nearest summits are Carn Gafallt (3.5 km), Drum Ddu (2.8 km) and Gorllwyn (3.4 km).
How high is Y Gamriw?
Y Gamriw is 603 metres high with 48 metres of prominence.
Where is Y Gamriw?
Y Gamriw is listed in Powys, Wales.
Are there routes for Y Gamriw?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Y Gamriw, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Ridge Walk (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Y Gamriw 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 Y Gamriw?
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.
