Crib Goch



         


Crib Goch

Crib Goch on a misty day. Note the hiker at the top left.
Country:Wales
Area:Snowdonia
Translation:Red Comb (Welsh)
Elevation:923 m (3028 ft)
OS Grid Reference:SH624551
OS Map(s):115
Listing: Hewitt


Crib Goch is a Knife-edged arête In the Snowdonia National Park In the county Gwynedd in Wales. The highest point on the arête is 923 m above sea level. A path leads its way over the arête joining Snowdon via the sister peak Garnedd Ugain in the West. In the east the path meets the PYG track descending down to Pen-Y-Pass carpark. To the south of the arête lies Snowdon?s famous Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw lakes. To the north the Pass of Llanberis.

This arête is very exposed and should not be attempted in high wind or by the inexperienced.






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