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Crib Goch Ridge

Crib Goch Ridge

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Crib Goch Ridge

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Mountaineering

4.5

(9)

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

Hiking

In my view THIS IS NOT A HIKING HIGHLIGHT, but mountaineering. The ridge of Crib Gich is a great scamble, right over the ridge. The rock is pretty solid, but exposure is high in places and any mistake/slipping is probably fatal along most parts of the upper section. You are rewarded with great views and a unique experience.

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Elevation 870 m

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

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