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As befits this most E outpost of the mighty Glyders, the view on a clear day is a memorable one. Carneddau, a glimpse of the sea and the countless ranges Siabod, you would expect. However, the scene is now beyond enriched by Llyn Cowlyn and a peep at the Vale of Conway; by Llynnau Mymbyr and the tree-clad hills surrounding Betws-y-coed. Glancing back reveals the splendour of the Glyders heartland and the long tramp to far-off Carnedd y Filiast, the starting point for those hardy souls who attempt all ten tops in a single day.

Direct but trackless approaches are possible from the basin of the Nant yr Ogof to the W, or via Nant Gors from the E. I have eschewed both of them as the former is unpleasantly wet and the latter laboriously rough with every step a battle. Apart from the two routes described below, the only other approach is along the ridge from the nameless peak, following a friendly track close to a brace of tiny tarns.

Cave gully route (GL16)

A route that is every bit as diabolical in descent.