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Crib Goch Ridge – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Glyder Fawr

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Crib Goch Ridge – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Glyder Fawr

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Crib Goch Ridge – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Glyder Fawr

06:29

14.4km

920m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.15 km for 3.24 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.84 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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5.31 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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6.29 km

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect view of the lakes Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw at the intersection of Pyg Path and Miners' Path.

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Perfekter Blick auf die Seen Glaslyn und Llyn Llydaw an der Abzweigung vom Pyg Path und vom Miners' Path.

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7.23 km

Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The east side of the Snowdon massif is a sensational natural amphitheatre. A horseshoe of charismatic summits: twin peaked Y Lliwedd, towering Garnedd Ugain, the notoriously narrow Crib Goch and …

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7.95 km

View of Afon Glaslyn Waterfall from Miners' Track

Highlight • Waterfall

Due to the area not one of the best highlight but if you are on the miners track I would stop and appreciate this.

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8.49 km

Llyn Llydaw (Brittany Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Llydaw is a beautiful natural lake nestled amid dramatic mountain peaks. The beach at the far end is the perfect place to cool off before the final descent to Pen-y-Pass.

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8.93 km

Ruins of the Britannia Copper Mine at Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Historical Site

Might be a fun spot for a bivi.

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9.49 km

Llyn Llydaw

Lake

10.1 km

Viewpoint

11.9 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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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

3.82 km

1.53 km

1.41 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

3.29 km

3.14 km

2.56 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

13°C

8°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Crib Goch Ridge – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Glyder Fawr

Crib Goch Ridge

Garnedd Ugain summit

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake)

View of Afon Glaslyn Waterfall from Miners' Track

Llyn Llydaw (Brittany Lake)

Ruins of the Britannia Copper Mine at Llyn Llydaw

Pen-y-Pass

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