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.
Climbed up from Lyn Ogwen, using path to Bwlch Tryfan. Loads of bilberries and common ling out in fruit/bloom in the late season. 1.5 hours to Bwlch. Scrambled up wall to base of Bristly ridge. Excellent scramble up to summit plateau, including sinister gully and the step/gap. Rope carried but not used. Good recce for group trip - would need to be a small and competent group - Joe and Niamh OK but not confident, particularly on the exposed descents and steps. Wouldn't want to be on the ridge in higher winds (it was probably gusting to 25 mph) or rain - both kids had cold hands. 
