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Tryfan

Tryfan (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈtrəvan]) is a mountain in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, Wales. It forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags. At 917.5 metres (3,010 feet) above sea level, it is the fifteenth-highest mountain in Wales. Tryfan was voted Britain's favourite mountain by Trail magazine.[3]

Tryfan
Highest point
Elevation917.5 m (3,010 ft)[1]
Prominence191 m (627 ft)
Parent peakGlyder Fawr
ListingMarilyn Hewitt, Welsh 3000, Nuttall, Furth
Naming
English translationvery high peak[2]
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
LocationConwy, Wales
Parent rangeSnowdonia
OS gridSH664593
Topo mapOS Landranger 115 / Explorer OL17

Between the mid-1980s and June 2010, its accepted height was 915 metres (3,002 ft). However, it was resurveyed using accurate GPS measurements and found to be 2.4 metres (eight feet) higher (which the pre-1980s surveys also recorded).[1]

Tryfan is said to be the final resting-place of Sir Bedivere (Bedwyr) of Arthurian legend.[4]

Naming edit

The name "Tryfan" is thought to derive from the intensifying particle try– and the noun ban (‘top, peak’), giving the meaning ‘very high peak’.[5]

Routes of ascent edit

 
Jumping from monoliths Siôn a Siân at the summit of Tryfan.

There are many routes of ascent, ranging from easy ridge scrambling, to multi-pitch mountaineering rock climbs on the east face.

A popular ascent route is its north ridge, which starts close to the A5 road, about one mile (1.5 km) east of Idwal Cottage (a youth hostel) or Ogwen Cottage (an outdoor pursuits centre). From here a route leads directly up the ridge, a Grade 1 scramble by the easiest line. The difficulty can be increased considerably if the most direct line is followed throughout; particularly in the upper sections of the ridge. About a third of the way up there is a distinctive rock known as "The Cannon" which points upwards at 45 degrees and is visible from the valley. The North Tower is located three quarters of the way up, which can be avoided to the right or climbed directly at a difficulty of Grade 2.

Tryfan may also be climbed by the south ridge, which links the mountain (via Bristly Ridge) to Glyder Fach. The route begins at Bwlch Tryfan, the col between Tryfan and Bristly Ridge. The col is reached by a path leading up from Idwal Cottage to the west, passing through Cwm Bochlwyd. This cwm contains Llyn Bochlwyd.

The summit of Tryfan is famous for the twin monoliths of Siôn a Siân (Adam and Eve in English),[6][7] a pair of rocks some three metres (10') high and separated by 1.2 metres (4'). The rocks are visible from the Ogwen valley. Those who tackle the "step" between the two rocks are said to gain the "Freedom of Tryfan".[8][9] However, the exposure on one side is quite great, and mountain writer Frank Showell Styles said: "In calm dry weather it is not too hard a step but the penalties of failure are unpleasant in the extreme."[8]

Two prominent pillar-like boulders are visible on the skyline midway through the approach to the summit via the South ridge. As these can be mistaken for Siôn a Siân from a distance, they have become known as Cain and Abel, continuing the biblical theme.

Milestone Buttress edit

Milestone Buttress at the base of Tryfan is a popular location for climbing. The Buttress is about 10 minutes' walk from roadside laybys. The most popular route is known as the Direct Route: there are often queues of people waiting to climb it. It is 75 metres (246 ft) long, and has a grade of Very Difficult (VD). The route was first climbed by G. Barlow and H. Priestly-Smith in 1910. There is also a popular Grade 3 scramble incorporating the Milestone Buttress. This route is commonly used as an alternative approach to the North Ridge, as is the nearby slabby wedge of Tryfan Bach, on the other side of the mountain.

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Survey adds 8ft to Tryfan mountain's height". BBC News. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  2. ^ Alexander Falileyev, Etymological Glossary of Old Welsh (Tübingen, 2000), p. 151.
  3. ^ "Tryfan". Guardian. from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  4. ^ Topham, Simon. . Mysterious Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  5. ^ Alexander Falileyev, Etymological Glossary of Old Welsh (Tübingen, 2000), p. 151.
  6. ^ "Tryfan". National Trust. from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  7. ^ "An unforgettable mountain day | Snowdonia Society". www.snowdonia-society.org.uk. from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  8. ^ a b Goodwin, Stephen. "Leap before you look". The Independent. from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  9. ^ Walking in Britain. Lonely Planet. 2007. p. 317. ISBN 978-1741042023.

Bibliography edit

External links edit

  • Computer generated summit panoramas North South index
  • www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Tryfan and surrounding area

53°06′54″N 3°59′51″W / 53.11494°N 3.99753°W / 53.11494; -3.99753

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Tryfan Welsh pronunciation ˈtrevan is a mountain in the Ogwen Valley Snowdonia Wales It forms part of the Glyderau group and is one of the most recognisable peaks in Britain having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags At 917 5 metres 3 010 feet above sea level it is the fifteenth highest mountain in Wales Tryfan was voted Britain s favourite mountain by Trail magazine 3 TryfanHighest pointElevation917 5 m 3 010 ft 1 Prominence191 m 627 ft Parent peakGlyder FawrListingMarilyn Hewitt Welsh 3000 Nuttall FurthNamingEnglish translationvery high peak 2 Language of nameWelshGeographyLocationConwy WalesParent rangeSnowdoniaOS gridSH664593Topo mapOS Landranger 115 Explorer OL17 Between the mid 1980s and June 2010 its accepted height was 915 metres 3 002 ft However it was resurveyed using accurate GPS measurements and found to be 2 4 metres eight feet higher which the pre 1980s surveys also recorded 1 Tryfan is said to be the final resting place of Sir Bedivere Bedwyr of Arthurian legend 4 Contents 1 Naming 2 Routes of ascent 3 Milestone Buttress 4 Gallery 5 References 6 Bibliography 7 External linksNaming editThe name Tryfan is thought to derive from the intensifying particle try and the noun ban top peak giving the meaning very high peak 5 Routes of ascent edit nbsp Jumping from monoliths Sion a Sian at the summit of Tryfan There are many routes of ascent ranging from easy ridge scrambling to multi pitch mountaineering rock climbs on the east face A popular ascent route is its north ridge which starts close to the A5 road about one mile 1 5 km east of Idwal Cottage a youth hostel or Ogwen Cottage an outdoor pursuits centre From here a route leads directly up the ridge a Grade 1 scramble by the easiest line The difficulty can be increased considerably if the most direct line is followed throughout particularly in the upper sections of the ridge About a third of the way up there is a distinctive rock known as The Cannon which points upwards at 45 degrees and is visible from the valley The North Tower is located three quarters of the way up which can be avoided to the right or climbed directly at a difficulty of Grade 2 Tryfan may also be climbed by the south ridge which links the mountain via Bristly Ridge to Glyder Fach The route begins at Bwlch Tryfan the col between Tryfan and Bristly Ridge The col is reached by a path leading up from Idwal Cottage to the west passing through Cwm Bochlwyd This cwm contains Llyn Bochlwyd The summit of Tryfan is famous for the twin monoliths of Sion a Sian Adam and Eve in English 6 7 a pair of rocks some three metres 10 high and separated by 1 2 metres 4 The rocks are visible from the Ogwen valley Those who tackle the step between the two rocks are said to gain the Freedom of Tryfan 8 9 However the exposure on one side is quite great and mountain writer Frank Showell Styles said In calm dry weather it is not too hard a step but the penalties of failure are unpleasant in the extreme 8 Two prominent pillar like boulders are visible on the skyline midway through the approach to the summit via the South ridge As these can be mistaken for Sion a Sian from a distance they have become known as Cain and Abel continuing the biblical theme Milestone Buttress editMilestone Buttress at the base of Tryfan is a popular location for climbing The Buttress is about 10 minutes walk from roadside laybys The most popular route is known as the Direct Route there are often queues of people waiting to climb it It is 75 metres 246 ft long and has a grade of Very Difficult VD The route was first climbed by G Barlow and H Priestly Smith in 1910 There is also a popular Grade 3 scramble incorporating the Milestone Buttress This route is commonly used as an alternative approach to the North Ridge as is the nearby slabby wedge of Tryfan Bach on the other side of the mountain Gallery edit nbsp The Cannon Stone on Tryfan s north ridge nbsp Tryfan seen from Ogwen Cottage on the A5 road nbsp Milestone Buttress eastern side The direct route is highlighted nbsp Tryfan and neighbouring parts of the Glyderau are home to feral goats References edit a b Survey adds 8ft to Tryfan mountain s height BBC News 24 June 2010 Retrieved 27 April 2011 Alexander Falileyev Etymological Glossary of Old Welsh Tubingen 2000 p 151 Tryfan Guardian Archived from the original on 27 September 2017 Retrieved 27 September 2017 Topham Simon Llyn Ogwen Mysterious Britain and Ireland Archived from the original on 23 April 2016 Retrieved 16 April 2016 Alexander Falileyev Etymological Glossary of Old Welsh Tubingen 2000 p 151 Tryfan National Trust Archived from the original on 20 September 2016 Retrieved 16 September 2016 An unforgettable mountain day Snowdonia Society www snowdonia society org uk Archived from the original on 9 August 2019 Retrieved 9 August 2019 a b Goodwin Stephen Leap before you look The Independent Archived from the original on 11 February 2017 Retrieved 10 February 2017 Walking in Britain Lonely Planet 2007 p 317 ISBN 978 1741042023 Bibliography editWilliams Paul 1990 Rock climbing in Snowdonia Constable ISBN 0 09 468410 3 Ashton Steve 1992 Scrambles in Snowdonia Cicerone ISBN 1 85284 088 9 External links editComputer generated summit panoramas North South index www geograph co uk photos of Tryfan and surrounding area 53 06 54 N 3 59 51 W 53 11494 N 3 99753 W 53 11494 3 99753 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tryfan amp oldid 1217956995, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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