5.9km
Total Distance
481m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Cnicht is known as the Welsh Matterhorn for its shapely pointed profile seen from the coast near Porthmadog. The path from Croesor climbs a fine airy ridge with easy scrambling to the summit. Big views over the Moelwynion and the Glaslyn estuary reward the ascent.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Ffynnon Helen · 0.2km
    Spring · springs can run dry
Parking
108m from the start
Surface
natural ground 83%, gravel 12%
Marked route
Cambrian Way

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes