The Glyderau (a Welsh plural form, also known in English as the Glyders) are a mountain group in Snowdonia, North Wales. The name derives from the highest peaks in the range, Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach. According to Sir Ifor Williams, the word "Glyder" derives from the Welsh word "Cludair", meaning a heap of stones.
Start outside Gwern Gof Uchaf and head to Little Tryfan and head up a little grade 1 scramble then head to East Face of Tryfan and head up the Bastow Ridge (Grade 2/3). Some very good tricky spots and excellent practice for belay building. At top of ridge head down due to strong wind
