The Glyders

In late November last year the weather was looking nice for the weekend, so Chris and I made a last minute dash to Snowdonia for some fresh air.

We picked a route over the Glyders from west to east. Setting off well before dawn we had some lovely views of sunrise.

Ed looking out over lake at dawn.

Photo by Chris Natt.

Ed Horsford ― Cwm Idwal ― 2019/11/30
1/125s at f/4.5, 24mm, ISO 800, Nikon D850

A style on a mountainside at dawn.

Cwm Idwal ― 2019/11/30
1/25s at f/4, 30mm, ISO 3200, Fuji X-T20

Chris crosses a series of tall rocks pointing straight up in the air like crystals.

Chris Natt ― Glyder Fawr ― 2019/11/30
1/1700s at f/4, 36mm, ISO 200, Fuji X-T20

The Glyders (Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach) have a series of rocky outcroppings which are great for exploring. They were stunning with a touch of frost on them.

Ed walks along a rocky crest.

Photo by Chris Natt.

Ed Horsford ― Glyder Fawr ― 2019/11/30
1/1600s at f/4.5, 85mm, ISO 250, Nikon D850

Chris reaches up to a large cantilevered overhanging him.

Chris Natt ― Glyder Fawr ― 2019/11/30
1/1400s at f/4, 33mm, ISO 200, Fuji X-T20

A soft photo of some jagged rocks.

Glyder Fawr ― 2019/11/30
1/8000s at f/2, 53mm, ISO 200, Fuji X-T20

A close photo of the edge of a jagged and sharp rock at the top of Glyder Fawr.

Glyder Fawr ― 2019/11/30
1/4400s at f/2, 53mm, ISO 200, Fuji X-T20

Chris descends a gently sloping hillside covered in large frost-covered boulders.

Chris Natt ― Glyder Fach ― 2019/11/30
1/1100s at f/4, 17mm, ISO 200, Fuji X-T20

Ed and Chris pose on the other side of a small pond with arms outstretched. The pond is frozen with crystals extending over the surface.

Chris Natt, Ed Horsford ― Glyder Fach ― 2019/11/30
1/1000s at f/5.6, 20mm, ISO 250, Nikon D850

Having done the Glyders and Snowdon on the same weekend, I found the Glyders much more rewarding - you get more interesting views (including across to Snowdon), more interesting terain to explore, and less people.