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Pen-y-Pass – Crib Goch scramble loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Pen-y-Pass – Crib Goch scramble loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Pen-y-Pass – Crib Goch scramble loop from Pen-y-Pass

04:25

8.74km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 15, 2026

Tips

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 4.25 km for 2.08 km

After 6.43 km for 37 m

After 6.53 km for 501 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

165 m

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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2

1.64 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Llanberis Pass

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3

2.67 km

Cromlech Boulders

Highlight • Climb

Right opposite the layby are the two main blocks - a good description and link to the topo is at climber.co.uk/outdoor/bouldering/around-the-bloc-the-cromlech-boulders-llanberis

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4

5.45 km

Crib Goch North Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Crib Goch North Ridge is undoubtedly the finest way to access the the infamous main ridge. It can be accessed from the Pass of Llanberis via the gorgeously secluded Llyn …

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5

6.01 km

Crib Goch scramble

Highlight • Climb

It's time to think twice if you are sure to keep going this route

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6

6.24 km

View of the Glyders

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many folk just concentrate on what is in front of them as they struggle up the rough climb up to the Crib Goch, but take a moment to stop and look back.

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7

6.87 km

Crib Goch

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is where it gets interesting. Once you get to this point the path splits and you have a choice to go left and continue on PYG track or be …

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8

7.07 km

View of Snowdon

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Don’t wear Crocs

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B

8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

3.08 km

899 m

822 m

255 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

995 m

952 m

228 m

217 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 18 June

16°C

14°C

86 %

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