Access
The top of the ridge is remote and wild, in direct contrast to the Conwy valley to the east. Whilst remote, it can be accessed by a number of rights of way -
- from the southern end of Llyn Crafnant (on the path to Capel Curig) via the Crimpiau
- from the southern end of Llyn Crafnant, via the forested slopes
- from halfway down the Crafnant valley, skirting Lledwigan Farm
- from Ffordd Cowlyd (the road from Trefriw) which crosses its northern end, near to the triangulation point (at 419m)
- from Llyn Cowlyd dam up to the top of the ridge
- from Capel Curig, via The Crimpiau or Creigiau Gleision
Whilst it is possible to traverse the entire length of the ridge, the north-eastern half is lacking in good paths through the heather, gorse and bilberry, and boggy patches abound. Sheep tracks criss-cross in all directions, and some are used by farmers' quad bikes which makes them the best option, but they are hard to find, even in good conditions. It is easier to find a good path when traversing from south to north (i.e. towards the Trefriw road), as paths can be seen when looking down from above.
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