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Bristly Ridge (OS)

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About Bristly Ridge (OS):

This is an incrdible ridge, probably the best in Snowdonia. It goes at a stiff MODERATE and is well worth doing, making any traverse of the Glyders an East to Eest route. The face to the East of the ridge has some good harder climbs as well, nearly 400 feet long and ranging from V DIFF to SEVERE.
Nearest town or city: Capel Curig
Directions: OS 115 GR SH 660 586 Alt. 765 - 917m
Five miles west of Capel Curig. From the bend in the A5 at Ogwen, a path leads South East. After 1.3 miles, the col between Tryfan and Glyder Fach is reached. The ridge going South is Bristly Ridge.
Latitude, Longitude: 53.10744, -4.00197
Access Issues:
Camping: Pay
When to Climb:
Quantity of Climbs: Week