Distance

3.3 km to summit

15.4 km total

Elevation

160 m start

765 m max

Vertical

885 m gain

Time

2 hr 28 min to summit

7 hr 54 min total

Hard route in cold weather. 40kph winds over Cnicht. Climb over Moelwyn Mawr North Ridge had a serious side wind from the west causing unstable walking. Must have been 50kph+ gusts at times. Brilliant technical route along Craigysgafn and a a lovely steep scramble down the other side. Shame there wasn't enough time or energy to tick off Moelwyn Bach. Finished just before dark.

Obstacles

routefinding, stream crossing, blowdowns, weather

Key gear

trekking poles, GPS device

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