Crib Goch
| Crib Goch on a misty day | |
| Country | Wales |
|---|---|
| Area | Snowdonia |
| Translation | Red Comb (Welsh) |
| Elevation | 923 m (3,028 ft) |
| Relative height | 65 m |
| OS grid reference | SH624551 |
| OS Landranger map(s) | 115 |
| Listing | Hewitt, Welsh 3000s |
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 climbing of it should not be attempted in high wind or by the inexperienced.
Categories: Hewitts of Wales | Mountains and hills of Snowdonia