Crib Goch Guided Walk

Crib Goch - translated as "Red Ridge" from the Welsh language is the hardest route to summit Yr Wyddfa. It’s an exciting, thrilling way to get to the top of Wales’ highest peak. The path begins at Pen y Pass and the classic traverse of Crib Goch from East to West leads up from the Pyg track.

You do need a head for heights for this Grade 1 scramble and scrambling experience is recommended. The Crib Goch is an exposed ridge and is very challenging with pinnacles to go up and down on. Crib Goch to Yr Wyddfa can be extended to include Y Lliwedd, this full day is called the Snowdon Horseshoe (Pedol Yr Wyddfa).

Booking Procedure

• Ensure you have read our booking terms & conditions.
• Please contact us for dates and availability.
• Smyrff from Hike & Bike Snowdonia will contact you back in 1 - 2 days.

Booking Terms & Conditions

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Price

£ please contact us

Length

• 1 Day

Difficulty

Recommended Fitness

Suitability

• Small groups
• Individuals

Requirements

• Experience of rough terrain, scrambling and a head for heights helpful

Includes

• Qualified, insured and experienced instructor(s)

Suggested Kit List

Crib Goch Guided Walk Recent Reviews

Smyrff - you rock! Such an awesome mountain guide. We hired Smyrff for our first time scrambling Crib Goch to Yr Wyddfa. Safe movement was always top priority along the exposed ridge, but Smyrff does this in the spirit of bringing great humour to put you at ease achieving a mountain challenge. His brilliant guidance on hand and foot holds made misty conditions creeping over the ridge feel non-intimidating, especially when moving on any wet rock. The sun did eventually break through (and a rainbow!) for stunning views of the Eryri skylines - but the huge value in learning and gaining confidence to move in tricky conditions I believe is such a fantastic takeaway from this epic experience! Thanks so much! Glowingly recommend that anyone thinking to have a go at Crib Goch asks Smyrff to guide them.

Shelley (Derbyshire) - Nov 2024

So worth it! Myself and my family could enjoy every step, take time to look around, conserve energy and just take step by step whilst Smyrf sorted the route, winds, weather, time and pace…. Smyrf was so encouraging, calming, and educational… we learn so much every time we go up the mountains with him. Wouldn’t do such challenges any other way. Even borrowed a walking stick, I swear he has everything in his backpack :) Communication before and after excellent… 1st class service, although I now consider him as family after all his support. Loved every single minute

Donna Hyde (Eastbourne, Sussex) - Jul 2024

Wanted to thank Paul so very much for the being the most totally awesome, patient, encouraging, amazing guide ever!!! He really was the best! I was turning 60 and have some health problems but nothing was too much for this man. His calm, easy, friendly manner made this a day to treasure for ever - can't thank him enough. Already planning the next one!!!

Aly Graham-Gage (Christchurch) - May 2024

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