Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed up Y Garn (Snowdonia): route map, distance and time
633 m · Snowdonia
A grade 1 scramble to the summit from Nantlle public path.
Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed starts at about 103 m and gains 738 m over 6.7 km to 576 m on the track. The first 2 km are the easy part, averaging 4%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 3 km, which climbs 212 m at an average of 21%, with a 500 m stretch from 4.6 km at about 29%. The final 0.7 km eases to the top. About 24% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed at a glance
| Distance | 6.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Climb on the track | 738 m up, 264 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 102 m to 686 m (summit 633 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 29%, from 4.6 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 24% of the way |
| Grade | Scramble |
| Start | Nantlle public path |
| Start grid reference | SH 511 527 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 551 526 |
| Parking | No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby |
Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed 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 via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed 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 | 103 m | +0 m | 0% | SH 520 527 |
| 2 km | 186 m | +83 m | 8% | SH 526 525 |
| 3 km | 398 m | +212 m | 21% steep | SH 528 522 |
| 4 km | 600 m | +203 m | 20% steep | SH 534 514 |
| 5 km | 673 m | +73 m | 7% | SH 543 514 |
| 6 km | 624 m | -49 m | -5% | SH 549 519 |
| 6.7 km | 576 m | -48 m | -7% | SH 551 526 |
How long Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 4h 50m |
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 Nantlle public path
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- North ridge from Nantlle 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 Ridge from Nebo | 11.4 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 511 527, 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 via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed: questions and answers
How far is Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed?
Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed is 6.7 km one way to the summit of Y Garn. There and back by the same way is about 13.4 km.
How steep is Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed?
The steepest 500 m averages about 29%, starting 4.6 km from the start, and 24% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed climbs 738 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed?
Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed starts from Nantlle public path. The grid reference is SH 511 527. No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby
Is Nantlle via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed 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 via Tal-y-mignedd and Drws-y-coed?
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.