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Y Garn

Y Garn means ‘cairn’ or simply ‘pile’ (of stones); not a very evocative name for a member of the famous 3000ft club. Yet it is a grand peak, proud and aloof, as witnessed by its domination of Ogwen. To see it at its best you must first climb Tryfan. Only then can you appreciate its magnificent architecture and admire the two sturdy arms in the bosom of which nestle the twin lakelets of Llyn Clyd. Little more than a mile from the road, yet unsuspected, their secluded hollow is a haven of tranquillity where the hills enclose you in mighty splendour – a perfect spot for a sunny day.

The more S of the two NE-facing ridges is just on the wrong side of the exposure scale for mere scramblers. The other atones by offering two variants. Combining these gives a fine excursion for a short day. There is also a pleasant route beside the Afon Las from Nant Peris. Otherwise the grassy S and W slopes are monotonous.

Once Y Garn’s scalp is in your bag it is a simple matter to capture Foel Goch too, a much less popular top. A gritty path leads down to a minor col overlooking Cwm Cywion, passing on the way the cairn which marks where ssss1 comes in. Before long a grooved path takes over to bring you to a stile. The main path trends L here en route to Bwlch y Brecan. For Foel Goch you must follow, instead, a little-used track beside a fence that forges straight ahead, N.