Nantlle Ridge from Nebo up Y Garn (Snowdonia): route map, distance and time
633 m · Snowdonia
A grade 1 scramble to the summit from Nebo public path entrance.
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo starts at about 216 m and gains 925 m over 11.4 km to 576 m on the track. The first kilometre climbs 16 m. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 3 km, which climbs 226 m at an average of 23%, with a 500 m stretch from 9.3 km at about 28%. The final 0.4 km eases to the top. About 19% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo at a glance
| Distance | 11.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Climb on the track | 925 m up, 565 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 214 m to 717 m (summit 633 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 28%, from 9.3 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 19% of the way |
| Grade | Scramble |
| Start | Nebo public path entrance |
| Start grid reference | SH 478 505 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 551 526 |
| Parking | No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby |
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Download the Nantlle Ridge from Nebo GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 232 m | +16 m | 2% | SH 485 499 |
| 2 km | 368 m | +136 m | 14% | SH 490 492 |
| 3 km | 594 m | +226 m | 23% steep | SH 497 485 |
| 4 km | 557 m | -37 m | -4% | SH 505 485 |
| 5 km | 604 m | +47 m | 5% | SH 509 493 |
| 6 km | 680 m | +76 m | 8% | SH 516 498 |
| 7 km | 705 m | +25 m | 2% | SH 525 502 |
| 8 km | 493 m | -212 m | -21% | SH 531 507 |
| 9 km | 602 m | +109 m | 11% | SH 536 513 |
| 10 km | 652 m | +49 m | 5% | SH 545 516 |
| 11 km | 578 m | -74 m | -7% | SH 550 522 |
| 11.4 km | 576 m | -2 m | 0% | SH 551 526 |
How long Nantlle Ridge from Nebo takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 5h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 50m | 6h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 40m | 7h 35m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
Y Garn summit weather for this route
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About Y Garn
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More walks from Nebo public path entrance
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Nantlle Ridge from Nebo up Mynydd Drws-y-coed
- Nantlle Ridge from Nebo up Trum y Ddysgl
- Nantlle Ridge from Nebo up Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd
Other routes up Y Garn
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd Ddu | 1.0 km one way | 340 m | 0h 45m | Hard |
| Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed | 6.7 km one way | — | — | Scramble |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 478 505, the summit at SH 551 526), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo: questions and answers
How far is Nantlle Ridge from Nebo?
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo is 11.4 km one way to the summit of Y Garn. There and back by the same way is about 22.8 km.
How steep is Nantlle Ridge from Nebo?
The steepest 500 m averages about 28%, starting 9.3 km from the start, and 19% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Nantlle Ridge from Nebo climbs 925 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Nantlle Ridge from Nebo?
Nantlle Ridge from Nebo starts from Nebo public path entrance. The grid reference is SH 478 505. No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby
Is Nantlle Ridge from Nebo suitable for beginners?
No. It is a scramble: you use your hands on rock, often with big drops below. Go with someone experienced, on a dry and calm day.
Is there a GPX for Nantlle Ridge from Nebo?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.