Routes up
Y Ro Wen routes: 4 ways to the top
North RidgeHiking · 8km · from Capel CurigModerate
The North Ridge route offers a scenic ascent with views over the surrounding valleys, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers.
South RidgeHiking · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from DolwyddelanModerate
The South Ridge is a less frequented path that provides a quieter ascent with beautiful views, it is a moderate hike.
West ApproachHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Betws-y-CoedModerate
The West Approach is a moderate hike that takes you through varied terrain and offers great views of the surrounding peaks.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from Capel CurigGrade 1 Scramble
The East Face offers a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Y Ro Wen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 599m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Y Ro Wen 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 07:05, sunset 16:52
9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:57.
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About Y Ro Wen
Y Ro Wen is 599 m (1,964 ft) high with 121 m of prominence. It is in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales. OS grid reference SH745500. It is the 6th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala. The nearest summits are Manod Mawr North Top (4.6 km), Moel Penamnen (3.4 km) and Y Gamallt (5.3 km).
How high is Y Ro Wen?
Y Ro Wen is 599 metres high with 121 metres of prominence.
Where is Y Ro Wen?
Y Ro Wen is listed in Barmouth to Betws-y-Coed and Bala, Wales.
Are there routes for Y Ro Wen?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Y Ro Wen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Y Ro Wen 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 Ro Wen?
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.
