Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Adam N (4 years ago)
Outstanding views of the surrounding coastline. Not too difficult a climb until the top, then there is some scrambling over boulders to get to the peak. The path is fairly clear until the last section (at which point it disappears entirely but it's fairly obvious that you just climb upwards to reach the top). Free parking is a bonus.
Outstanding views of the surrounding coastline. Not too difficult a climb until the top, then there is some scrambling over boulders to get to the peak. The path is fairly clear until the last section (at which point it disappears entirely but it's fairly obvious that you just climb upwards to reach the top). Free parking is a bonus.
Andrew Krawiecki (5 years ago)
A challenging walk. Superb views on the day. 360 degree.
A challenging walk. Superb views on the day. 360 degree.
Alan Burley (Hawk) (6 years ago)
Views from the top of the main peak are wonderful when it is clear. Wear good boots and be prepared to scramble. The wind off the sea was generating cloud on the mountains and reducing visibility to 50 meters on our approach. The paths are not marked, no finger post, except the circular route, which was of no use, as they only told you that you were on it. The circular route is not the one that you want if you are aiming for Tre'r Ceiri. Paths are not clear or maintained. The important and OS paths are less worn than others, and are hard to see and follow. In the cloud we ended up on Yr Eifl in error, and saw other walkers who failed to find the correct paths. Even coming down from Tre'r Ceiri the paths heading down to the B4417 car park are not easy to follow. Look for paved paths hidden under heather and keep left except where two paths cross. At that cross, go straight on down hill. I think more people take the wrong paths than the correct ones. Don't let this put you off, it's worth the effort. We are knocking on 70 and not very fit, we found it tough in places, but one of the best walks we've done. The view from Yr Eifl looking down on the Iron Age fort at Tre'r Ceiri was a highlight of the day.
Views from the top of the main peak are wonderful when it is clear. Wear good boots and be prepared to scramble. The wind off the sea was generating cloud on the mountains and reducing visibility to 50 meters on our approach. The paths are not marked, no finger post, except the circular route, which was of no use, as they only told you that you were on it. The circular route is not the one that you want if you are aiming for Tre'r Ceiri. Paths are not clear or maintained. The important and OS paths are less worn than others, and are hard to see and follow. In the cloud we ended up on Yr Eifl in error, and saw other walkers who failed to find the correct paths. Even coming down from Tre'r Ceiri the paths heading down to the B4417 car park are not easy to follow. Look for paved paths hidden under heather and keep left except where two paths cross. At that cross, go straight on down hill. I think more people take the wrong paths than the correct ones. Don't let this put you off, it's worth the effort. We are knocking on 70 and not very fit, we found it tough in places, but one of the best walks we've done. The view from Yr Eifl looking down on the Iron Age fort at Tre'r Ceiri was a highlight of the day.
Richard Anderson (6 years ago)
Great summit to try if you are easing into mountain walking, or if you are trying with an active, physically confident child. Some of the paths up are not so well marked, so watch out. For something a little more exciting you can approach the summit from the north face, and find yourself scrambling over boulders. Views are amazing. You can see the entire Llyn peninsular stretching away to the west. Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours to climb, though regular climbers could probably do it in 1 hour. Though it's relatively small, weather can still change quickly as we found out, so still take a few basics (waterproof jacket, phone, snack, water).
Great summit to try if you are easing into mountain walking, or if you are trying with an active, physically confident child. Some of the paths up are not so well marked, so watch out. For something a little more exciting you can approach the summit from the north face, and find yourself scrambling over boulders. Views are amazing. You can see the entire Llyn peninsular stretching away to the west. Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours to climb, though regular climbers could probably do it in 1 hour. Though it's relatively small, weather can still change quickly as we found out, so still take a few basics (waterproof jacket, phone, snack, water).
Rapinder KK (6 years ago)
We struggled with this one, we weren't expecting to be scrambling over boulders to get to the top, the path gets lost in the boulders at various points. However, still a very enjoyable hike. Will be back again to visit Plas-yn-Rhiw and try this hiking route again.
We struggled with this one, we weren't expecting to be scrambling over boulders to get to the top, the path gets lost in the boulders at various points. However, still a very enjoyable hike. Will be back again to visit Plas-yn-Rhiw and try this hiking route again.
