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.
Route name
loop
Obstacles
routefinding, stream crossing, blowdowns, weather
Key gear
trekking poles, GPS device