From UMHC Hiking Guide
| Route: Bristly Ridge | ||
|---|---|---|
 The zig-zag start to a classic grade I scramble onto the Glyders. | ||
| Location: | Ogwen, Wales | |
| Summits: | Easy reach of either Glyders | |
| Map Coverage: | OL17 | |
| Start Point Grid Ref.: | SH660588 | |
| End Point Grid Ref.: | SH658583 | |
| Total Time: | ||
| Distance: | ||
| Total Ascent: | ~300mtrs | |
| Total Descent: | None. | |
Bristly Ridge is the name of a scramble route in North Wales, often attempted by members of the club equally on day hikes and weekend trips to Capel Curig. The scramble begins at the saddle between Tryfan and Glyder Fach and follows the ridge up to the summit of Glyder Fach.
Bristly Ridge is said to be the same quality and level of difficulty as the North Ridge of Tryfan (Grade I, 3*), but it has huge drops evident wherever you are, so has a greater psychological difficulty. Some people may feel out of their comfort zone. This is especially evident during the first section, where you zig-zag up a long narrow sloping rock gully. Whilst not technically difficult, there is a long potential fall, and next to no escape.
But don't let that put you off! The ascent had been done by club members (given the right experience) in rain, cloud, ice, snow and most scarily for North Wales, sun!
It makes a very well placed follow-on from the North ridge of Tryfan, providing excellent sustained fun. However if you don't have time for both routes (i.e. on a Sunday coach hike) Bristly Ridge can be reached directly from the Ogwen main road via Lake Australia.
