Y GRIBIN, GLYDER FACH, SNOWDONIA

START Ogwen GR: SH649603 GRADE 1 Distance: 7km / 4.3 miles Time: 3.5 hours

The circuit of Tryfan and the Glyders via Bristly Ridge is one of the greatest scrambles in Snowdonia, but it’s not always straightforward and the exposure en route to Glyder Fach can be intimidating for beginners. Instead, turn your boots towards Y Gribin on the west side of Cwm Bochlwyd – oft used as a descent by Bochlywd Horseshoe scramblers but a very worthy route in its own right. This being a ridge, navigation is generally pretty straightforward. There’s also less in the way of stomachchurning exposure than you’ll find on neighbouring Bristly Ridge, although the final section of the ascent is steep and not without its challenges. Descend via the Devil’s Kitchen for a frisson-filled Snowdonia circuit.