Direct Approach to Seniors Ridge, Glyder Fawr ^{Grade 2}

Start at Ogwen Cottage and follow the path into Cwm Idwal.

Take the path to the left of the lake until you reach the Idwal Slabs, where the rock climbers gather.

The scramble is often used as a descent by climbers, and also takes a fair bit of drainage.

When combined with Seniors Ridge above it makes an excellent long climb to Glyder Fawr.

The route begins up the small slab to the far left (under the east wall of the main slabs) then continues upward.
Soon, a flat grassy area is reached.
Above this, the route climbs an obvious wet little gully then continues close under the left-bounding wall of the Idwal Slabs.

The next obstacle is a 2m chimney that looks easy but is somehow quite awkward.
Although there's no danger of a fall, some thought is needed to overcome it. Beyond this, continue into the couloir below the awesome Suicide Wall.

The next section is the crucial part. The correct breach of the cliff must be located. It is quite obvious however; a polished line rising up and rightwards in an exposed position (this is also the descent route for climbers coming off the Idwal Slabs). It's reasonably short, but a steady hand is required.

At the top, follow grooves right to a superb position overlooking Cwm Idwal. The final section is perhaps the most enjoyable. The ridge is followed upwards on whichever line suits you. The scrambling consists of short, steep walls interspersed with flat, boggy areas giving a sense of security. Some of the moves are tricky but there's little exposure.

A final steep wall (which can be avoided) with a crack/groove up the middle marks the end of the route and the start of Seniors Ridge. Either follow the ridge up, or move left into Cwm Cneifion.