Glasgwm and Llyn y Fign

Walkers flock to visit the high Arans, Fawddwy and Benllyn, but on the southwestern end of the long Aran ridge are some quieter, less visited peaks. The highest of these, at 774 metres, is Glasgwm, whose summit cairn overlooks the little lake of Llyn y Fign lying just a few metres below. Our route starts out on a rough track crossing open moorland. The track continues over grazing fields and through partially felled forest, until we eventually emerge onto the open hillside. Now a faint path winds its way up the valley to a plateau where we turn to make a final short but steep ascent to the summit, with its extensive mountain views. An easy descent to Bwlch y Fign is followed by an exhilarating walk over the lesser peak of Pen y Brynfforchog and along a broad grassy ridge. Finally, we descend steeply down the grassy hillside back to the start.