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At Bwlch y Moch (Pass of the Pigs), the path forks, left (and actually descending for a short while) to continue following the Pyg Track, and right, to tackle the steep rocky slopes of Crib Goch.

The ascent and traverse of Crib Goch is one of the finest ridge walks in Britain, although ‘walk’ is hardly the right word. This is hands-on, and the ridge wants only for more length to make it a hugely different undertaking. From Bwlch y Moch the way up Crib Goch is so popular and therefore well-defined that there is little need to attempt to describe the route in detail. In any case, the physical configuration of the many rock outcrops is such that a description would be difficult to follow. The way, however, is not confusing; at half height there is a brief rock wall which may seem intimidating (more so in descent), but there are ample hand holds to facilitate a scrambly passage to easier ground above, and then by a final pull to the eastern end of the summit ridge. Take time, frequently, to pause and study the way you are going before you move. Do not blindly follow the person in front.