Trum y Ddysgl

About Trum y Ddysgl

Trum y Ddysgl is the high point of the legendary Nantlle Ridge, offering the kind of dizzying drops and jagged arêtes that make your knees tremble. It's the more sophisticated neighbor to the obelisk-topped Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd, providing views that actually justify the heavy breathing.

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• •Standing at 709 meters, it is the highest point on the Nantlle Ridge, a narrow spine of rock that feels significantly higher than the GPS suggests when the wind picks up.
• •The peak is connected to Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd by a dramatic, narrow arête that requires a steady head and a total lack of interest in the laws of gravity.
• •The name translates roughly to 'Ridge of the Dish,' though you'll find very little fine dining at the top unless you count a squashed ham sandwich and a lukewarm flask of tea.
• •From the summit, you can gaze down into the deep glacial cirque of Cwm Silyn, where the local climbers often hang off the cliffs like very determined, Gore-Tex-clad spiders.
• •Descending towards the west is a masterclass in knee destruction; the path is so steep and scree-filled that you’ll spend half the time wondering if it would be faster and more dignified to simply slide down on your backside.