Another 2-day circuit around the hills forming Cwm Lledr, this time exploring the lower cwm on the eastern side and returning via Dolwyddelan Castle.
The Ysgafell Wen ridge is superb for backpackers: great mountain views, rocky knolls, grassy pitches and bejewelled with lakes, yet little trodden and often walked in solitude, due no doubt to the difficulty of devising satisfactory circuits for the typical day walker. We have done several longer backpacks in this area but this route was a short one to take advantage of a fine sunny weekend and we saw nobody until the afternoon of the second day when a group appeared on the mine track from the Crimea Pass.
Absolutely stunning couple of days. Fantastic pics.
Thanks Alan, superbly clear conditions and a grand weekend in the hills, well overdue!.
You had perfect photographic conditions for this one, Geoff. I’ve been meaning to backpack this area for so long, having only ever managed a couple of day walks. As you say though, it needs a couple of days to properly enjoy and explore the area.
Thanks Jim, we could spend ages pottering around this landscape and never tire of it, it’s not to be rushed.
Fine backpacking country up there. I love all the many tarns with the curious names. We managed to find a splendid high level terrace above Llyn Terfyn on a classic trip a few years back. Enjoyed your trip through the same area 🙂
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Dead right Andy, I think that whole area was tailor made for backpackers, an abundance of delectable lakes and grassy pitches. Those are trips we’ll always remember.