Best time to go
Sunrise and sunset are especially good times to go: low light picks out the layered ridges and gives the exposed rock warmer colour. The summit is open to wind and can be much colder than the lower country, so bring a warm layer even on a mild day. Cloud can erase the long-distance views, while hot weather makes the uphill section feel substantially harder. For a dawn or dusk walk, carry a headlamp and leave enough time to return before dark.

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