Routes up
Yr Orsedd routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Capel CurigGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding valleys, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
South Ridge WalkHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from BeddgelertModerate Hike
This hike takes you through lush valleys and offers a gentle ascent to the summit, perfect for a day out with family.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · from LlanberisGrade 3 Climb
The East Face Climb is a challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, not recommended for beginners.
West Approach TrailHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Blaenau FfestiniogEasy Hike
The West Approach Trail is a longer but less steep route, ideal for those looking to enjoy a leisurely hike.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Yr Orsedd each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 559m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Yr Orsedd 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 07:06, sunset 16:52
9h 46m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:57 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:56.
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About Yr Orsedd
Yr Orsedd is 559 m (1,834 ft) high with 46 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. OS grid reference SH693715. It is the 145th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Llwytmor (2.4 km), Carnedd y Ddelw (1.8 km) and Drum (2.5 km).
How high is Yr Orsedd?
Yr Orsedd is 559 metres high with 46 metres of prominence.
Where is Yr Orsedd?
Yr Orsedd is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Yr Orsedd?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Yr Orsedd, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Yr Orsedd 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 Yr Orsedd?
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.
