Crimpiau loop from Cwm Glas Crafnant National Nature Reserve

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Crimpiau loop from Cwm Glas Crafnant National Nature Reserve

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Crimpiau loop from Cwm Glas Crafnant National Nature Reserve

01:19

3.46km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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940 m

View of Llyn Crafnant from the Col Beside Crimpiau

Highlight • Climb

A challenging but definitely worth it climb up from the A5 some tricky sections that may result in a hike a bike.

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1.67 km

Crimpiau

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small yet mighty mountain on the Southern edge of the Carneddau, watching over the village of Capel Curig.

The peak offers fantastic views over the surrounding areas, down to Tryfan in the Ogwen Valley, and over to Snowdon.

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1.68 km

View of the Ogwen Valley and Llyn Crafnant from Crimpiau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crimpiau is a gem of snowdonia. You get a feel of untouched landscape with wonderful views down the ogwen valley.

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3.46 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

3.02 km

321 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

8°C

63 %

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Crimpiau loop from Cwm Glas Crafnant National Nature Reserve

View of Llyn Crafnant from the Col Beside Crimpiau

Crimpiau

View of the Ogwen Valley and Llyn Crafnant from Crimpiau

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