Trail Running Planet · Eryri (Snowdonia) · Snowdon
Yr Wyddfa via Miners' Track, Pyg Track and Crib Goch
Most people treat the Miners' and Pyg Tracks as a straightforward there-and-back pairing, but this GPX shows the loop actually crossing Crib Goch, which changes the entire character of the day.
Distance
12 km
Ascent
710 m
Descent
708 m
Max elevation
1,060 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
3h 5m – 4h 5m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
LL55 4NY
Dogs
Not suitable
Best seasons
summer
About this route
A 12km circuit from Pen-y-Pass combining the Miners' and Pyg Tracks with a crossing of Crib Goch, the exposed knife-edge ridge that turns a popular circular route into a serious scramble.
Hazards & notes
This variation crosses Crib Goch, a grade 1 scramble with severe exposure that has caused multiple fatalities most years - only attempt it in dry, calm conditions. The short distance and modest recorded ascent understate how serious the middle section of this route actually is.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/wales/eryri-snowdonia/snowdon/yr-wyddfa-via-miners-pyg-and-crib-goch
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