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Y Garn (left), a common starting point for the Nantlle Ridge walk, seen from the slopes of Mynydd Mawr

The Nantlle Ridge (also called Welsh: Crib Nantlle in Welsh) is a cool group of mountains in Snowdonia, which is in north Wales. It stretches for about 9 kilometers (or 5.6 miles) from the village of Rhyd Ddu. The ridge ends near Nebo in the Nantlle Valley.

This area is a fantastic place for hill walking. It's often less busy than other famous spots in Snowdonia. You can start your walk from either end of the ridge. Many people like to begin at the Rhyd Ddu end. The paths are not too hard, but you might need to do a little bit of scrambling (which is like easy climbing) in some places.

Exploring the Peaks of Nantlle Ridge

The Nantlle Ridge has several exciting mountain peaks. If you start your adventure from the Rhyd Ddu end, you will find these peaks along the way:

The Highest Point: Craig Cwm Silyn

Craig Cwm Silyn is the tallest mountain on the Nantlle Ridge. You can reach this peak by walking along a small road from Llanllyfni. This road leads towards Llynnau Cwm Silyn, which are some lakes. Many people also reach Craig Cwm Silyn as part of a longer walk across the whole Nantlle Ridge, starting from Rhyd Ddu.

Rock Climbing at Craig yr Ogof

Near Craig Cwm Silyn, there is a rocky cliff called Craig yr Ogof. This spot is very popular with rock climbers. They enjoy the challenge of climbing its steep faces.

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