Snowdonia walking enthusiasts can add 8 ft to their accomplishments after it was found that a peak was higher than originally thought.

Ordnance Survey verified a project undertaken to establish Tryfan’s official height – now confirmed as 3,010 ft or 917.44 m.

It was measured by a group that scaled the mountain in the Ogwen Valley equipped with GPS technology after it was feared that rather than sit at 3,002 ft, it could have actually fallen short of the 3,000 ft needed to keep it in the “elite” group of Welsh summits.

Thousands of Snowdonia walking fans head to Tryfan every year to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, as well as scale all 14 elite peaks in a 24-hour challenge.

“It’s a wonderful mountain with some fantastic views, that won’t change a jot … it has a special part in the heart of anyone who enjoys climbing mountains in Wales,” said Alun Pugh, director of the Snowdonia Society.