Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top)
659m (2162ft)
The Moelwyns, Snowdonia, Conwy, Wales
Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) means 'White Ledge' in Welsh.
The summit of Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) is marked by a small cairn.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 6.5mls (10.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,422ft (738m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan) - Iwerddon (Allt-fawr) - Allt-fawr (Moelwyns) - Llyn Conglog - Moel Druman - Llyn Coch - Llyn Terfyn - Ysgafell Wen - Ysgafell Wen (North Top) - Llynnau'r Cwn - Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) - Afon Lledr - Moel Fleiddiau - Moel Lledr - Moel Dyrnogydd - Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan)
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top)
Christina Lander walked up Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) on September 8th, 2023 [from/via/route] Nantgwynant - Moel Meirch - Ysgafell Wen - Nant Gwynant [with] Dick [weather] Hot & sunny
Mark Davidson climbed Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) on July 13th, 2011 [from/via/route] Walk cw115 Allt-fawr, Moel Druman & Ysgafell Wen from Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan) [with] Alone [weather] Rather cloudy - Quite a lot of walking across rough grass on this one
Melfyn Parry bagged Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) on December 22nd, 2021 [from/via/route] CW115 from Crimea pass [with] DS [weather] Good in the morning, got very wet in the afternoon
Robert Taylor-Marriott hiked Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) on October 17th, 2013 [from/via/route] Route 53: Allt-fawr, Ysgafell Wen, + North & Far North (AYW). [with] Vince Wetton and Robert Taylor-Marriott [weather] Fair, cloudy, & rain.
Gerald Murphy summited Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) on May 5th, 2012 [from/via/route] See details of walk up Allt Fawr [with] alone [weather] See details of walk up Allt Fawr - See details of walk up Allt Fawr
Trevor Williams has walked, climbed & bagged Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top).
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