There is no right of way along the ridge and it is closed on 5th February each year. Much as I am opposed to anybody 'closing' mountains I think that this is perhaps a good thing for it will surely prevent any official path being designated here. The thought of waymarks in this wild area is quite repugnant. The word 'elitist' now seems as derogatory as 'racist' or 'sexist', yet surely there is room for some elitism. There are plenty of places for the non-elite to walk.
Early morning is a lovely time to be on top of a mountain.
The morning today was not clear and sparkling but very hazy with the hills silhouetted in shades of grey giving an almost evening feeling to the landscape. The sun was struggling up through low banks of cloud strung out along the eastern horizon. Eventually as it broke out into the clear blue sky above, the haze dispersed and the sharp details of the hills slid into focus. Its warmth was tempered all day by that cold east wind however. My friend of yesterday evening had advised me to swing well to the right coming off Rhinog Fach instead of taking the direct and very steep path recommended in the book.