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ROUTE INFORMATION

Distance11km/6¾ milesHeight gain1110m/3640ftTime5–6 hoursGradearduousStart pointPen y Pass SH647555Getting therePen y Pass car park; fills quite quickly, so consider taking the hourly Snowdon Sherpa shuttle bus from Llanberis or Nant PerisMaps(Harvey Superwalker) Snowdonia and the Moelwynion; (Ordnance Survey) OL17 Snowdon/Yr WyddfaAfter-walk refreshmentPen y Pass; Pen y Gwryd; Nant Peris; Llanberis

Contrary to popular belief, the actual summit of Crib Goch is not at this eastern end, but nearer to the middle of the ridge, marked by a tiny cairn placed on the very edge of the steep drop into Cwm Glas to the north; most people never even notice it.

The crossing of the ridge requires a good head for heights and will be made considerably more difficult in strong winds (from any direction). Keeping to the crest all the way is nigh on impossible, and the best way, when the ridge narrows dramatically, is to keep to the left (southern) side, which allows hands to be used more readily. In winter conditions, Crib Goch is a place for only the most experienced and properly equipped walkers.