Nantlle Ridge circular

The Nantlle Ridge is an enjoyable ridge walk with fantastic views and on a relatively untrodden range within the Eyri National Park (Snowdonia). The ridge extends from the Rhyd Ddu car park to the Nantlle Valley. The ascent of Mynydd Drws-y-Coed involves a Grade 1 scramble along the ridge and requires surefootedness and the use of hands to navigate exposed rock.
Red+ Walk
Wednesday 24 June 2026

No dogs allowed

The trail begins in Rhyd Ddu and ascends to four peaks on the Nantlle Ridge before descending back to the trailhead, finishing with a beautiful forest walk through Coedwig Beddgelert.

The first peak we will tackle is Y Garn (Nantlle Ridge) which involves a steep ascent to the summit. Although the gradient is easier on the next section, it’s a challenging walk as it requires navigating along the rocky ridge and some good scrambling. It gets very exposed as we head to the next peak of Myndd Drws-Y-Coed and requires a good head for heights. The third summit is along a grassy track to Trum Y Ddysgk, the highest peak on the route and offers breathtaking views.

Finally, we proceed up to Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd and the Obelisk before retracing our steps along the ridge back towards Trum Y Ddysgl and heading down the south ridge towards Y Gyrn, skirting the edge of the woods. When reaching Bwlch-y-Ddwy-elor, we will take the path through Coedwig Beggelert and continue to descend through woodland back to Rhyd Ddu.

Terrain:
Mainly footpath with some scrambling and two arêtes to cross.
Map/Area:
OS 17 (1:25000) Snowdon & Conway Valley
Starting Point:
Rhyd Ddu car park on A4085.
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Walk Starts:
09:30
Walk Finishes:
16:30
Distance:
11.5km
Ascent:
890m
Highest Point:
Trum Y Ddysgl (710 metres)

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment https://ohwc.org.uk/kit-list/ and safety information https://ohwc.org.uk/safety/

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.