Area: Rhinogydd, Eryri
One of Eryri's most obscure and least ascended peaks: even I have only done it once or perhaps twice before. It is isolated from the rest of the Rhinogs, and can only really be climbed from Ganllwyd. I slept in the van by the Afon Mawddach and set off almost as soon as I woke up, around 5.30am. A steep road leads through woodland to beautiful pastures with views across to Rhobell Fawr. These views became truly stunning as the sun rose over that mountain: some light cloud rendering the light and conditions even more magical. Higher up, the path gets quite narrow and difficult to follow, heading along a dry stone wall for a time. The top is a confusing place indeed, with multiple knolls and hollows, only one of which is the high point (48 minutes from the van). Great views over Diffwys and the main Rhinog ridge, with the low sun lighting the landscape to perfection. A gentle and very enjoyable jog down to the van, with a breakfast bacon bap in Bala breaking the journey home (which I reached at 9am!).
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