Crib Goch

Crib Goch is a sharp, rocky arête on the eastern flank of the Snowdon massif in Snowdonia, Wales, with a summit at about 923 metres above sea level. It forms a dramatic, knife-edged ridge that is one of the most recognised scrambling routes in the UK.

The ridge is most often traversed as part of the Snowdon Horseshoe route, connecting to nearby peaks including Garnedd Ugain and the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) at 1,085 metres. The route features sustained exposure, narrow crest sections and short steep climbs where hands are needed for balance and progress.

Crib Goch is a natural rock formation shaped by glacial and weathering processes during and after the last Ice Age; it has no built features and has been used recreationally by climbers and scramblers for more than a century. The route and ridge are maintained informally by the mountain community and national park authorities who publish safety guidance.

The feature sits within Snowdonia National Park on the eastern side of the Snowdon massif, above the Pen-y-Pass and Llanberis areas of north-west Wales. Access to the start of the main scramble is commonly made from car parks near Pen-y-Pass or from the Nant Peris/Llanberis side of the mountain.

• Difficulty: Classified as a Grade 1 scramble with long exposed sections; helmets and caution are commonly recommended by local guides.
• Best time: Best attempted in dry, calm weather between late spring and early autumn when the rock is less slippery and daylight is longer.