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Crib Goch Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Crib Goch Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Crib Goch Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Pen-y-Pass

07:25

17.7km

1,080m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.71 km for 2.54 km

After 5.57 km for 469 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Crib Goch Ridge

Highlight • Climb

The Crib Goch main ridge scramble is one of the best in the UK. Renowned for hair-raising drops on either side, the thin and rocky ridge is the most challenging …

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4.20 km

Garnedd Ugain Summit

Highlight • Summit

A short climb/scramble brings you up to the top. The view is amazing if the top is not in the clouds. Much easier to reach from the Snowdon side if …

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4.20 km

Garnedd Ugain summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Garnedd Ugain's battered trig pillar stands on Wales' second highest peak behind nearby Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). To the south west, an easy arcing path takes you to Yr Wyddfa's summit. …

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5.22 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Highlight • Summit

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory …

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6.45 km

View Along the Watkin Path, Snowdon

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views everywhere (mountains, lakes, trails, nature, ...)

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9.17 km

Gladstone Rock

Highlight • Monument

The Watkin Path, named after its creator Edward Watkin (a friend of Gladstone’s), was the first designated footpath in Britain. At the time of its construction, there was no path …

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9.38 km

Plas Cwm Llan Ruins and Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The ruins are remains of industrial activities such as copper mines and slate quarries. The waterfalls and rapids themselves are beautiful to see. This is an ideal location to take …

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12.7 km

Llyn Gwynant

Lake

15.6 km

Nant Cynnyd

Lake

17.3 km

Pen-y-Pass

Highlight • Parking

Right in the heart of northern Eryri (Snowdonia), Pen-y-Pass is superbly located for adventures on the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif and the Glyderau. It is a popular starting point for …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

5.04 km

3.45 km

1.51 km

973 m

942 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

2.74 km

2.41 km

2.20 km

138 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

17°C

13°C

49 %

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Crib Goch Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Pen-y-Pass

Crib Goch Ridge

Garnedd Ugain Summit

Garnedd Ugain summit

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

View Along the Watkin Path, Snowdon

Gladstone Rock

Plas Cwm Llan Ruins and Waterfalls

Pen-y-Pass

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