Crib Goch is the kind of arête that makes hikers go misty-eyed. Exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping and life-affirming, hiking along Crib Goch’s knife-edge ridgeline will have you whooping for joy. When you …

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Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

November 6, 2018

Hiking

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 …

Tom

February 7, 2019

Mountaineering

By far the best views on this route up or down from Snowdon. Please do be aware that if you are in any doubt of crossing the full length of the ridge then do not start it. If however you are happy with heights, drops and are after adventure then get yourself up here.

Bumble-Bee

June 23, 2025

Mountaineering

Great tour along the ridge of Crib Goch. Highly exposed in many places and solid scrambling (on mostly good rock) required as most mistakes here will be fatal. Orientation is not too tricky if you follow the polish on the rock, but there are sections with different options and difficulties (especially around the pinnacles). Be aware that the ridge is quite long and you will have to cross it completely in most cases as there is no escape and going back is not any easier. If you are up to the difficulty an amazing experience with great views.

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2. Snowdon via Crib Goch Trail

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Snowdon via Crib Goch Trail is a difficult 6.7-mile scramble with 3286 feet of gain, offering exhilarating views in Snowdonia National Park.

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3. Crib Goch Ridge – Garnedd Ugain summit loop from Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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