Car Park on A5 at foot of Tryfan, near Bethesda (GR 663603). Register from 17.30.
General AreaLess accessible fells, high mountains or very remote areas | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
HeightMuch up to or above 3,000 ft (900m) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
TerrainMostly off track with several difficult underfoot sections (see left); some scrambling may be required | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near routeSevere exposure and/or significant terrain risk (see left) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Navigation skills requiredExpert: no waymarking, and runners must be confident in self navigating over very challenging routes and in zero visibility | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Mountain skills requiredExpert: suitable only for skilled, experienced, confident movers in an exposed, high level environment in all conditions | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Escape routesFew if any escape routes; a fatigued or injured runner would require survival kit and skills | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Season time and effect of weatherVery poor conditions likely and/or route prone to extreme weather or sudden changes; effect may be debilitating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
£1.00 - entry fee to Ogwen Mountain Rescue
WebsiteMike Blake
01286 831115, 07778 145144
mikejohnblake@yahoo.co.ukInsured by WFRA