End of day 38

From Glyder Fach it was all downhill to YHA Idwal Cottage, my accommodation for the night where I had booked a single room.

There is about a quarter mile more plateau north of Glyder Fach before it descended. Some years ago I had descended a direct, very steep route due north of Bwlch Tryfan. The Cambrian Way guide suggests a less direct hairpin via Miners track. I had walked, neigh slid, the direct route so was keen to avoid it. Emily’s party had also said it was not fun.

From Bwlch Tryfan to the hostel was very steep, mostly over rock some of it laid. Feet and knees were pounded so ached by the time I got to the hostel.

Arrived at the hostel 19:15 having taken 10 hours. Warden Jerome said he would expect it to take 6, discouraging!

YHA Idwal Cottage
Nant Ffrancon
Bethesda
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 3LZ
0345 371 9744

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