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VARIANT (B): PEN YR OLE WEN, SOUTH RIDGE

An uncompromisingly steep and direct route to the summit, compensated by superb views of the Glyders.

Distance/Time:

No significant differences.

Main Summer Difficulties:

Short sections of scrambling – easy but loose.

Winter Conditions:

South facing and therefore usually free of snow in the lower, more difficult sections. Best avoided under ice or deep snow.

Special Problems:

Dislodging stones onto parties below.

A cloud sea fills the Ogwen Valley below the south ridge of Penyr Ole Wen (Route A2 (b))

Start:

Ogwen Cottage car park (649604). Overspill parking in laybys to east.

Finish:

Summit of Pen yr Ole Wen.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

The ascent starts from the Alfred Embleton stile on the A5, on the north side of the bridge over the Afon Ogwen. There are a puzzling few moments at first – getting up or around little crags – but then only the brutal and unremitting grind up a well-worn path to the summit. Not that it is all punishment: there are wonderful views back down to the valley and across to the Glyders, especially breathtaking (if you’ve any left to give) in the evening or when mist fills the cwms.