Craig Eigiau
735m (2412ft)
The Carneddau, Snowdonia, Conwy, Wales
Craig Eigiau means 'Fish Shoal Rock' in Welsh and is pronounced 'cry-gay-g-ee-eye'.
The summit of Craig Eigiau is marked by a rocky outcrop.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 9.5ml (15km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,714ft (827m) |
| Time: | 6.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Cwm Eigiau - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Bwlch Tri y Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Cedryn - Hafod-y-rhrw - Llyn Eigiau Car Park
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 11ml (17.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,641ft (1,110m) |
| Time: | 7.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Gwaun Y Garnedd - Foel Grach - Carnedd Llewelyn - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen yr Helgi Du - Bwlch y Tri Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Cedryn - Hafod-y-rhrw - Llyn Eigiau Car Park
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 13.5ml (21.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,477ft (1,364m) |
| Time: | 9½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Cwm Eigiau - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Bwlch Tri Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Llyn Colwyd Reservoir - Craiglwyn - Creigiau Gleision - Creigiau Gleision (North Top) - Eilio Farm - Llyn Eigiau Car Park
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Craig Eigiau
Christina Lander walked up Craig Eigiau on July 29th, 2022 [from/via/route] Llyn Eigiau - Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Pen yr Helgu Du - Carnedd Llywelyn - Foel Grach - Craig Eigiau - Llyn Eigiau [with] Dick & Libby [weather] Sunny day - Cwm Eigiau Horseshoe taking in 2 aircraft crash sites
Melfyn Parry climbed Craig Eigiau on November 7th, 2021 [from/via/route] Cwm Eigiau. Start point at SH731663, proceed along track to the old dam at Llyn Eigiau. Follow path to disused quarry buildings at SH702636. Navigate up wetlands, to Llyn Llyffant, here there are lots of pieces of the wreckage of a Canberra aircraft. Head from here towards Melynllyn, when you reach the path coming down from Foel Grach turn towards Craig Eigiau heading for SH713654. Path leads down from here until you meet the path coming down from Melynllyn. Follow track to lead back to start. [with] PRC [weather] Good, excellent visibility - From old quarry buildings up to Llyn Llyffant is very wet/boggy underfoot
Andy Buxton bagged Craig Eigiau during August, 1964 [from/via/route] Ogwen to Llanfairfechan [with] Dad - Pen helgi, Pen Llitric, Craig Eigiau & Pen y Castell
Mark Davidson hiked Craig Eigiau on June 26th, 2003 [with] Alone [weather] Sunny & very hot - long tiring walk in such conditions - Ran out of water towards the end
Robert Taylor-Marriott summited Craig Eigiau on November 13th, 2012 [from/via/route] Route 44: Craig Eigiau (CE) [with] Vince Wetton and Robert Taylor-Marriott [weather] Cloudy, hard rain & wind.
Vince Wetton conquered Craig Eigiau on November 13th, 2012 [with] RTM [weather] Rain & High Winds
Louis Smith and Linda Mckeogh have both walked, climbed & bagged Craig Eigiau.
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