Tryfan
... a mountain guarding the Ogwen Valley?
Tryfan - 918 metres
Tryfan is located in the Ogwen Valley and is part of the Glyderau group. It has a particularly recognisable summit shape and side profile.The area is also well known for its classic rock scrambles. It is usually climbed from the Ogwen Valley, but can be reached from the paths that start near the Pen y Gwryd near the head of the Nantgwynant Valley, climbing it via the south ridge, which links the mountain (via Bristly Ridge) to Glyder Fach.
At the summit of Tryfan are the twin stone pilars of Adam and Eve. This pair of rocks are around three metres high and separated by 1.2 metres. Although some people do step between them, the drop on one side means that any slip or error of judgement could end in very serious injury!
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