Crib Goch
923m (3029ft)
The Snowdon Area, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales
Crib Goch means 'Red Ridge' in Welsh and is pronounced 'kreeb g-och'.
The summit of Crib Goch is marked by a rocky outcrop.
The Crib Goch ridge is not for the faint hearted. It is very exposed and airy in places and can be extremely dangerous - particularly in adverse weather conditions.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 6ml (9.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,424ft (739m) |
| Time: | 4½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Pen-y-Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Crib Goch - Bwlch Cove - Pyg Track - Pen-y-Pass
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7ml (11km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,805ft (1,160m) |
| Time: | 6.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Pen-y-Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Crib Goch - Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - The Scree Path - Bwlch y Saethau - Bwlch Ciliau - Y Lliwedd - Y Lliwedd (East Top) - Lliwedd Bach - Miners' Track - Pen-y-Pass
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.5ml (12km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,100ft (1,250m) |
| Time: | 6½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Pen-y-Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Crib Goch - Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - The Scree Path - Bwlch y Saethau - Bwlch Ciliau - Y Lliwedd - Y Lliwedd (East Top) - Lliwedd Bach - Gallt y Wenallt - Afon Glaslyn - Miners' Track - Pen-y-Pass
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Crib Goch
Melfyn Parry walked up Crib Goch on June 29th, 2023 [from/via/route] Parked in the park & ride in Nant Peris & caught the bus to Pen y Pass. Followed PYG track to clearly marked junction for Grib Goch. Good scramble route up to the ridge & then along the ridge to the pinnacles. From here we took the path towards Garnedd Ugain, with more scrambling before reaching the trig point. Continued down the path towards Yr Wyddfa & turned left to descend the PYG track to the junction of the Miners Path. Dropped down to Glaslyn on the Miners Path & then continued on this path to Pen y Pass to return by bus to the car park. [with] With 6 members of PRC [weather] Sunny & reasonably warm below summits. Visibility was excellent - Stunning views in all directions from the summits.
Donovan Suddell climbed Crib Goch on March 27th, 2022 [from/via/route] Pen Y Pass. Snowdon Horseshoe [with] son-in-law [weather] beautiful sunny morning.
Neall Garrad bagged Crib Goch on June 22nd, 2007 [from/via/route] 15 peaks route from Nant Peris to Llanfairfechan [with] Andy, Chris, John and Warren [weather] Mixed
Adrian Haywood hiked Crib Goch on November 21st, 2021 [from/via/route] Pen y Pass [with] Mike [weather] Clear & windy
Andy Buxton summited Crib Goch on June 22nd, 1968 [from/via/route] 14 Peaks (but done before & since) [with] BVGS
Angela Moroney conquered Crib Goch during 2011 - 2017 3PEAKS
Andrew Heath scaled Crib Goch during March, 2009 [from/via/route] Pen Y Pas [with] Jim Silas Ciny [weather] overcast - Six Nations trip
Wynne Roberts walked up Crib Goch on September 7th, 2019 [from/via/route] Snowdon Horseshoe [with] Gareth Roberts [weather] Sunny, warm, slight wind (20mph) & very clear - Took us 6 hours, stopped for half an hour for dinner, did 3 peaks over 3000ft, one over 2000ft, lot of scrambling.
Dale Tyler climbed Crib Goch on August 17th, 2019 [from/via/route] Up from Pen-y-pass with Jason, Alex, Sean & Lambert on the way to Yr Wyddfa. Beautiful sunny day until half way across ridge when clouded over & wind started gusting. Really windy all day from then! Dropped off summit back down the Ranger Path then took a right right to Llanberis-avoided all the crowds! [with] Jason, Alex, Sean, Lambert [weather] Glorious sunshine then cloud & gusting wind on tops then glorious sunshine as we headed for home. - Able to walk on top of the ridge before the wind picked up. Took a more cautious route afterwards
Alan Pritchard bagged Crib Goch on October 5th, 2014 [with] A group [weather] Good - Walked the 15 peaks in 24 hours challenge - enjoyed. Crib Coch not for the faint hearted, tricky.. 😎🚶♂️
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Crib Goch
Vince Wetton on the PYG Track en-route to Snowdon
via Crib Goch in 2010
Cnicht (left) and Y Lliwedd poking through a Temerature Inversion seen from Crib Goch
Goats on the summit of Y Lliwedd with Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) (left) and Crib Goch (right) in the distance
Snowdon Horseshoe reflected in Llynnau Mymbyr near Plas Y Brenin featuring Y Lliwedd (left) and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) (right)
Crib Goch in all its glory with Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) (right) and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) (left) beyond from the start of Crib Goch
The Snowdon Horseshoe from Glyder Fach - featuring in the mid-distance: Y Lliwedd (centre left), Crib Goch (centre right), Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) and Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) (far right)
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