The expected good weather provided an opportunity to get a long overdue, one and a half day backpack around the Southern Carneddau region, Wales. The walk from Capel Curig to Llyn Ogwen was a leisurely 3 mile trek. I just hoped the mist would clear.
Tryfan in mist from Nant y Benlog.
Crossing this bridge over the Afon Denau I left the Glyderau and entered the Carneddau.
The start of the ascent of Pen yr Ole Wen with the view toward Tryfan and Llyn Ogwen.
The same point looking back along the valley toward Capel Curig. Gaillt yr Ogof right of picture.
The first scramble of the day up Pen yr Ole Wen.
The Glyderau from a rest stop during the scramble.
The Snowdon Massif centre background of picture.
A close up of the impressive Y Garn.
The descent of Carnedd Llewelyn looking to Ffinnon Llugwy and Penyr Helgi Du.
The face of Bwlch Eryl Farchog with Pen Llithrig y Wrach in background.
Another scramble to the top of Pen yr Helgi Du.
I called it a day and pitched on Pen yr Helgi Du.
Moel Siabod from the pitch.
Sun setting over the Glyderau.
With the expected good weather I was pleased to stay away from Snowdon which I would be sure to be teaming with people.
Sunrise from the pitch.
Sunrise over Lyn Cowlyd.
A different view of the sunrise over Llyn Cowlyd as it hides behind gathering cloud.
Time to pack up and descend Pen Llithrig y Wrach. The view along the valley with Creigiau Gleision left of picture.
A final picture of Tryfan and The Glyderau from the return to Capel Curig.
