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As far as views go, of all the riches on display none compares with the noble line that extends from Snowdon to the scarps of Moel Eilio, with Mynydd Mawr, the Nantlle ridge, the Rivals, Anglesey and the sea all peeping over. Beyond Ogwen the broken face of Pen yr Ole Wen leads the eye to Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn, Yr Elen, the lonely tor country of Gyrn Wigau and the smooth slopes of Pen Llithwrig y wrach. Finally there is a wonderful vista of the Glyders from Carnedd y Filiast to Tryfan. This is also a good place to appraise the complex lie of land supporting those three great ridges – Bristly, Gribin and Seniors. A keen eye can even discern the trace of the exquisite little path that curls round the foot of Y Gribin en route to Cwm Cneifion and Seniors Ridge.

NE ridge N (GL18)

From Ogwen take the well-used path to Llyn Idwal. Follow the N shoreline until you can cut across slightly N of W to the foot of the ridge at 638600 and a wide, badly eroded track. This climbs steeply to a little plateau where an untidy, rambling cairn marks the junction with the main ridge just below the top. This is an airy rewarding route, with steep drops either side demanding care in snow and outstanding views of Cwm Clyd and Cwm Cywion.