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Y Gribin routes: 3 ways to the top
Gribin Ridge Hiking RouteHiking · 5.0km · from Pen-y-PassModerate
This hiking route follows the Gribin Ridge, offering a less technical ascent with panoramic views, suitable for experienced hikers.
Gribin Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Snowdon Ranger Car ParkGrade 1
The Gribin Ridge offers a classic Grade 1 scramble, starting from the Snowdon Ranger Car Park, it provides a thrilling ascent with stunning views over the surrounding peaks.
Gribin Ridge Winter ClimbClimbing · 4.0km · from Ogwen CottageGrade 2
In winter conditions, the Gribin Ridge becomes a challenging Grade 2 climb, requiring ice axes and crampons, with spectacular icy vistas.
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Is it safe to climb Y Gribin today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Y Gribin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 601m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Y Gribin 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 07:04, sunset 16:52
9h 48m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:54 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:57.
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About Y Gribin
Y Gribin is 601 m (1,970 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 138th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Glasgwm (1.9 km), Waun Camddwr (2.9 km) and Foel Dinas (3.4 km).
How high is Y Gribin?
Y Gribin is 601 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is Y Gribin?
Y Gribin is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Y Gribin?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Y Gribin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Gribin Ridge Hiking Route (5.0km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Y Gribin 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 Gribin?
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.
