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A steep trudge up the S ridge follows with grass gradually yielding to scree and impressive views of the crags of Carreg y Diocyn. It is hard work and you will be glad of the excuse of a last view of the lakes to take a brief rest when you reach Arenig Fawr's subsidiary top at 828366. Only a quick down-and-up then remains to put you on the main top.

W face direct (AG3)

Just beyond Amnodd-wen you can struggle directly up the hillside to gain the summit ridge slightly N of the cairn, using a shallow groove that slants across the face of the mountain and which you can discern from almost anywhere to the W of it. A brute!

N approach (AG4)

For an adventurous way down follow the fence from the trig point until, after 1 mile, you come to a plateau of clumpy heather, rocky terraces and scattered tarns not unlike one of the more benign parts of the Rhinogs. Keep E for views of the crags towering over Llyn Arenig Fawr, then march on to the NE corner of the plateau at 839382 where a break in the crags permits a rough but practical line of descent to ssss1. Care is needed as the slopes are covered in deep tussocky heather with half-hidden boulders and the occasional pothole; not unlike one of the more tiresome parts of the Rhinogs!