Bristly ridge, glyder fach
Bristly Ridge, Glyder Fach Main Cliff
Grade: 1
Area: Ogwen Valley
Aspect: North
Summary: Bristly Ridge is a beautiful grade 1 scramble that rises from Bwlch Tryfan to the summit plateau of the Glyderau. It forms a part of the Bochclwyd Horseshoe and offers some fine scrambling towards the top end of the grade. I will often use it in descent having climbed one of the harder scrambles on the Main Cliff and it is enjoyable in any weather, summer or winter.
Guidebook Description of Bristly Ridge:
The following is an extract from North Wales Scrambles, published by Cambrian Printers and written by Garry Smith.
Bristly Ridge: “Famous and justifiably so: perhaps the embodiment of North Wales scrambling. Seen in profile, the ridges pinnacled crest takes on a fairytale form. It is beautiful yet looks impossible; two qualities that make it a compelling mountaineering line. The scrambling is far easier than appearance would suggest. The rock is littered with huge holds and despite being polished is not especially slippery when wet. To be savoured ahead of the masses on an early morning ascent. “
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