Published On Aug 19, 2022
The East Ridge of Y Garn is on the quieter side of Cwm Idwal as scramblers and climbers normally gravitate to the Idwal Slabs area.
Expect good quality grade 2 scrambling on this line, especially at the top where steep drops and stunning views across Ogwen await.
Filmed on my:
GoPro 8 - https://amzn.to/3QGiBz0
DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/3PmaB55
I recommend the book "Scrambles in Snowdonia" by Steve Ashton, it's a bible-of-sorts for hikers and scramblers: https://amzn.to/3QqJvej
My website: https://thebaldscrambler.co.uk/
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:06 Approach
02:37 Start
04:08 A Steep Section
05:05 Aerial Footage
05:31 Top Section
09:35 Looking Back
11:50 At The Top
A Warning: Scrambling is a dangerous sport and this line should only be tackled by those with experience at this grade or suitable training. The route I took may not be the easiest or safest and weather conditions may make this route much more difficult.
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