The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.
In the heart of Snowdonia, nestling between Moel Siabod and Snowdon itself, is the quiet little ridge of Carnedd y Cribau. Our walk starts with an easy stroll down the valley towards Llyn Gwynant, continuing through meadows under Snowdon’s flanks. Leaving the valley just short of the Llyn Gwynant we cross the main road and begin the steep climb through woodland on to the open hillside above, with beautiful views back towards the valley and lake below. We soon turn on to the ridge with the higher mountains gradually coming into view as we climb. On a fine day, the ridge is a delight with faint paths meandering through grass and heather, around rocky outcrops and past tiny lakes. There is little to mark the 557m highpoint but the views are spectacular, dominated by the nearby Snowdon, with the hustle and bustle of Pen-y-Pass far below. As we descend, the character of the land changes, becoming less craggy and more open, until we find ourselves crossing rough, often boggy, moorland, guided only by a faint path. Eventually the path steepens and all too soon brings us back to the start.
Group grade B
PLEASE PHONE THE LEADER IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THIS WALK
Layby on A4086, E of Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. This is the first layby east of the Conwy county boundary on the A4086 and is foc. Other nearby laybys with a parking fee are available.
