Crimea Pass

The Crimea Pass (Welsh: Bwlch y Gorddinan) is a mountain pass in North Wales, on the A470 road between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolwyddelan. At the highest point, it is 385m (1,262ft) above sea level, and is sometimes closed in winter because of snow. It takes its name from the Crimean War which was being fought about the time the road was opened, in 1854. At one time there was an inn at the summit of the pass, popularly known as "the Crimea".

• Grid reference: SH701491